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University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary
Elementary School · University Preparatory Academy (psad) · Detroit, MI
A charter elementary school in Detroit, MI where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
957 HOLDEN ST, Detroit, MI 48202
- Math 15% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 20% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 69 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- 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
$36,536
Median home value
$193,700
Median rent
$894/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
30.1%
Poverty rate
29.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparatory Academy Psad ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Edmonson MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Golightly Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| George Crockett AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 321 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
University Preparatory Academy (psad)
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,271NCES 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.
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary is listed in University Preparatory Academy (PSAD); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of University Preparatory Academy (psad), serving approximately 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,118 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary
What grades does University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary serve?
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary?
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary rank in MI?
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary ranks #3,118 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary a charter school?
Yes, University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary a Title I school?
No, University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary?
81.9% of students at University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.0%
- Phone
- (313) 874-9800
- Area population (ZIP 48202)
- 14,792
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 48202; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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