Below Average
#2709 of 3,192 schools in MI
Universal Academy
School · Universal Academy · Detroit, MI
A charter school in Detroit, MI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4833 Ogden, Detroit, MI 48210
- Math 5% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 7% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Universal Academy score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 6% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Universal Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Detroit), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,900
Median home value
$60,100
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
37.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
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3 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Advanced Technology AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,217 | Compare → |
| Hope of Detroit Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–10 | 1.5 mi | 349 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Universal Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Universal Academy is listed in Universal Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Universal Academy
Universal Academy is a public school in Detroit, MI, part of Universal Academy, serving approximately 684 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,709 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Universal Academy
What grades does Universal Academy serve?
Universal Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Universal Academy?
Universal Academy has an enrollment of approximately 684 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Universal Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Universal Academy is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Universal Academy rank in MI?
Universal Academy ranks #2,709 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Universal Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Universal Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Universal Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Universal Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Universal Academy a charter school?
Yes, Universal Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Universal Academy a Title I school?
No, Universal Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Universal Academy?
99.6% of students at Universal Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 684
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (313) 581-5006
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 48210)
- 26,925
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 28.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48210; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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