Ypsilanti Community Schools School District
School District · Ypsilanti, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,355
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,355
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Ypsilanti Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ypsilanti Community Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College
Ypsilanti · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
Ypsilanti · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Holmes Elementary
Ypsilanti · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#304 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,355
+$7,772 vs Michigan median
District size
3,747 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Ypsilanti Community Schools ranks #304 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Ypsilanti Community Schools's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College (8.3/10), Ypsilanti International Elementary School (7.4/10), and Holmes Elementary (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 75% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Ypsilanti Community Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Ypsilanti Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Ypsilanti International Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Holmes Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Washtenaw International Middle Academy | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Acce | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Actech High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Ypsilanti Community Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Estabrook Elementary | 3.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Erickson Elementary | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ypsilanti Community Schools
Ypsilanti Community Schools is a Ypsilanti, Michigan school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 3,747 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $22,355 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Ypsilanti Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Ypsilanti Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 20.6% and ELA proficiency of 28.6%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Ypsilanti Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ypsilanti Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Ypsilanti Community Schools
12 schools Elementary Schools 7
High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Ypsilanti
- Total Enrollment
- 3,747
- Teachers (FTE)
- 271
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ypsilanti Community Schools?
Ypsilanti Community Schools has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ypsilanti Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Ypsilanti Community Schools is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ypsilanti Community Schools?
Ypsilanti Community Schools spends $22,355 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ypsilanti Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ypsilanti Community Schools is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ypsilanti Community Schools?
Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College is the highest-rated school in Ypsilanti Community Schools with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Ypsilanti Community Schools?
Across schools in Ypsilanti Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ypsilanti Community Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Ypsilanti Community Schools has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 20.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.6%
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- Waterford School District (17)
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- Farmington Public School District (16)
- Huron Valley Schools (16)
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- Saginaw School District of the City of (16)
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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