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#2092 of 3,192 schools in MI
Ypsilanti Community Middle School
Middle School · Ypsilanti Community Schools · Ypsilanti, MI
A middle school in Ypsilanti, MI where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
510 EMERICK ST, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
- Math 3% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 14% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ypsilanti Community Middle School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (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
83.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ypsilanti Community Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,044/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ypsilanti), 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
$63,678
Median home value
$178,300
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
34.5%
Homeownership
58.6%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48198; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw International Middle AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Mcbride Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–9 | 4.9 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Scarlett Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 629 | Compare → |
| Metro Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 5.0 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Ypsilanti Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $22,355NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ypsilanti Community Middle School is listed in Ypsilanti Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ypsilanti Community Middle School
Ypsilanti Community Middle School is a public middle school in Ypsilanti, MI, part of Ypsilanti Community Schools, serving approximately 419 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,092 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ypsilanti Community Middle School
What grades does Ypsilanti Community Middle School serve?
Ypsilanti Community Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Ypsilanti Community Middle School?
Ypsilanti Community Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ypsilanti Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ypsilanti Community Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ypsilanti Community Middle School rank in MI?
Ypsilanti Community Middle School ranks #2,092 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ypsilanti Community Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ypsilanti Community Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Ypsilanti Community Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ypsilanti Community Middle School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Ypsilanti Community Middle School a charter school?
No, Ypsilanti Community Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ypsilanti Community Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ypsilanti Community Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ypsilanti Community Middle School?
83.1% of students at Ypsilanti Community 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.1%
- Phone
- (734) 221-2200
- Area population (ZIP 48198)
- 39,507
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 48198; 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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