Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5, University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 13% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2647 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School's ranking?
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School is ranked #2647 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School?
470 students attend University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School?
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School offer ?
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School part of?
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School is part of University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) School District.
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