Summary:
The University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) district in Detroit, Michigan, operates four schools: two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The data reveals that these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state averages across key metrics, indicating systemic challenges that need to be addressed.
Across all grade levels and subjects, the schools in the University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) district have significantly lower proficiency rates on standardized tests than the state averages. For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 14.8% of 11th graders at the University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School were proficient in M-Step Science, compared to the state average of 34.9%. Additionally, the district's high school had a 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% in 2023-2024, which is lower than the state average. Furthermore, all schools in the district had a chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% in 2023-2024, which is very high compared to state averages.
The data also reveals that the schools in the University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) district serve a population with significant economic disadvantage, with high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.26% to 81.88%. This economic disadvantage likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by the district. Additionally, the varying per-student spending across the schools may suggest potential issues with equitable resource allocation within the district.
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