University Preparatory Art & Design School District
School District · Detroit, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,324
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,324
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Evaluating University Preparatory Art & Design?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge University Preparatory Art & Design as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
Detroit · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
Detroit · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#411 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,324
$2,259 vs Michigan median
District size
1,287 students
Typical than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in University Preparatory Art & Design
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Preparatory Art Design Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About University Preparatory Art & Design
University Preparatory Art & Design is a Detroit, Michigan school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,287 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $12,324 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, University Preparatory Art & Design demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is University Preparatory Art Design Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, University Preparatory Art & Design students show an average math proficiency of 10.1% and ELA proficiency of 26.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in University Preparatory Art & Design, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in University Preparatory Art & Design with test data.
Schools in University Preparatory Art & Design
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Detroit
- Total Enrollment
- 1,287
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in University Preparatory Art & Design?
University Preparatory Art & Design has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for University Preparatory Art & Design?
The average composite rating for University Preparatory Art & Design is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in University Preparatory Art & Design?
University Preparatory Art & Design spends $12,324 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in University Preparatory Art & Design?
The average student-teacher ratio in University Preparatory Art & Design is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in University Preparatory Art & Design?
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary is the highest-rated school in University Preparatory Art & Design with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in University Preparatory Art & Design?
Across schools in University Preparatory Art & Design with test data, the average math proficiency is 10.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 26.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 10.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 26.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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