Summary:
The University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) district in Detroit, Michigan operates a single middle school, University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 509 students.
The school has consistently performed in the bottom third of Michigan middle schools over the past three years, ranking 632nd out of 890 in 2024-2025, 698th out of 897 in 2023-2024, and 684th out of 883 in 2022-2023. It has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other Michigan middle schools. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 21.7% of 6th-graders proficient in English Language Arts and 11.6% of 7th-graders proficient in Math, compared to state averages of 38.6% and 33.3% respectively. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which may be contributing to the low academic performance.
Despite the school's challenges, it does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.9 to 1, which could be a potential strength. However, the school serves a high-needs population, with 74.66% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and the per-student spending of $12,174 is higher than the state average. Addressing the significant gaps in academic proficiency, high chronic absenteeism, and the unique needs of the student population will be crucial for the University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) district to improve the performance of its sole middle school.
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