Below Average
#2588 of 3,192 schools in MI
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School
Middle School · University Preparatory Science and Math (psad) · Detroit, MI
A charter middle school in Detroit, MI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5100 JOHN R ST, Detroit, MI 48202
- Math 12% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 32% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- 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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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparatory Academy Psad MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 0.3 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Dpscd Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Oakland International Academy MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 360 | 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 Science and Math (psad)
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES 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 Science and Math Psad Middle School is listed in University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School is a public middle school in Detroit, MI, part of University Preparatory Science and Math (psad), serving approximately 509 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,588 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School
What grades does University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School serve?
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School?
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 509 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School rank in MI?
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School ranks #2,588 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Science and Math Psad Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School a charter school?
Yes, University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School a Title I school?
No, University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School?
74.7% of students at University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School 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
- 509
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.1%
- Phone
- (313) 832-8400
- 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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