Very Good
#623 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 20% in state
University Middle School Academy
Middle School · Southfield Public School District · Lathrup Village, MI
A Southfield Public School District middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
19301 W 12 Mile Road, Lathrup Village, MI 48076
- Math 33% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 70% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 27.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at University Middle School Academy score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where University Middle School 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lathrup Village), 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
$85,171
Median home value
$251,300
Median rent
$1,451/mo
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farber Hebrew Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Yeshivas Darchei Torah-girlsPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Southfield Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 554 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Southfield Public School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 13
- District spending per student
- $22,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
University Middle School Academy is listed in Southfield Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Middle School Academy
University Middle School Academy is a public middle school in Lathrup Village, MI, part of Southfield Public School District, serving approximately 220 students in grades 6th-8th with a 27.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #623 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Middle School Academy
What grades does University Middle School Academy serve?
University Middle School Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend University Middle School Academy?
University Middle School Academy has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Middle School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at University Middle School Academy is 27.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Middle School Academy rank in MI?
University Middle School Academy ranks #623 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is University Middle School Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
University Middle School Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 University Middle School Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Middle School Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is University Middle School Academy a charter school?
No, University Middle School Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is University Middle School Academy a Title I school?
No, University Middle School Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Middle School Academy?
54.1% of students at University Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (248) 746-4370
- Area population (ZIP 48076)
- 24,817
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 48076; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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