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#238 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 7% in state

Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College

High School · Ypsilanti Community Schools · Ypsilanti, MI

A Ypsilanti Community Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

2095 Packard Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.83 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2021
TrendStable
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.9:1
District spending per student$22,355
Chronic Absenteeism31.4%

Students at Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 5 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021, across a 9-year record (2013–2021).

Show all 9 years
2013
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2013-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • 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

$70,913

Median home value

$274,100

Median rent

$1,203/mo

College educated

46.8%

Homeownership

53.5%

Poverty rate

13.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48197; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Actech High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–120.0 mi469Compare →
Washtenaw International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.79–120.5 mi537Compare →
Early College AllianceEnrollment path unverified6.59–121.1 mi442Compare →
Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual EducationEnrollment path unverified5.38–121.5 mi347Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Ypsilanti Community Schools

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#1 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 Stemm Middle College is listed in Ypsilanti Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College

Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College is a public high school in Ypsilanti, MI, part of Ypsilanti Community Schools, serving approximately 118 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #238 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College

What grades does Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College serve?

Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College?

Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College?

The student-teacher ratio at Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College rank in MI?

Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College ranks #238 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College's MySchoolScout rating?

Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).

Is Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College a charter school?

No, Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College a Title I school?

No, Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College?

75.4% of students at Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
118
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washtenaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.4%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 48197)
65,911
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
33.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 48197; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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