Below Average
#2677 of 3,192 schools in MI
Universal Learning Academy
School · Universal Learning Academy · Westland, MI
A charter school in Westland, MI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
28015 JOY RD, Westland, MI 48185
- Math 11% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 21% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Universal Learning Academy score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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
90.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Universal Learning 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,818/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westland), 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
$59,085
Median home value
$183,500
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48185; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Caroline Education Community International PsaPrivate · tuition | 3.7private | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,244 | Compare → |
| Wise AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 217 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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 Learning Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,801NCES 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 Learning Academy is listed in Universal Learning Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Universal Learning Academy
Universal Learning Academy is a public school in Westland, MI, part of Universal Learning Academy, serving approximately 754 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,677 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Universal Learning Academy
What grades does Universal Learning Academy serve?
Universal Learning Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Universal Learning Academy?
Universal Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 754 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Universal Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Universal Learning Academy is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Universal Learning Academy rank in MI?
Universal Learning Academy ranks #2,677 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Universal Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Universal Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Universal Learning Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Universal Learning Academy a charter school?
Yes, Universal Learning Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Universal Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Universal Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Universal Learning Academy?
90.3% of students at Universal Learning 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 754
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (734) 402-5900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 48185)
- 48,364
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 48185; 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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