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#1576 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 49% in state
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
Elementary School · University Preparatory Art & Design · Detroit, MI
A charter elementary school in Detroit, MI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10225 3RD ST, Detroit, MI 48202
- Math 6% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 20% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at University Preparatory Art Design Elementary score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where University Preparatory Art Design 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
University Preparatory Art & Design
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,324NCES 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 Art Design Elementary is listed in University Preparatory Art & Design; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of University Preparatory Art & Design, serving approximately 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,576 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
What grades does University Preparatory Art Design Elementary serve?
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend University Preparatory Art Design Elementary?
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Art Design Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Art Design Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Preparatory Art Design Elementary rank in MI?
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary ranks #1,576 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is University Preparatory Art Design Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Art Design Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Preparatory Art Design Elementary has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is University Preparatory Art Design Elementary a charter school?
Yes, University Preparatory Art Design 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 Art Design Elementary a Title I school?
No, University Preparatory Art Design Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Preparatory Art Design Elementary?
86.2% of students at University Preparatory Art Design 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
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.4%
- Phone
- (313) 826-1159
- Area population (ZIP 48202)
- 14,792
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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