Universal Academy

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 4833 Ogden St
       Detroit, MI  48210-2011


(313) 581-5006

District: Universal Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1379th of 1,470 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,642 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  700

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.3%
Hispanic:
4.7%
African American:
2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Compare Details Universal Academy ranks worse than 93.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details Universal Academy ranks worse than 93.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.57. (See more...)
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Compare Details Universal Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.45. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Universal Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), Hispanic (4.7%), African American (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Universal Academy is 19. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Universal Academy is $9,642.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Universal Academy 1379th of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Universal Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Universal Academy 825th of 883 Michigan public middle schools. (See Universal Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Universal Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Universal Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 3.55 1519th 1545 1.7%
2007 1.68 1562nd 1565 0.2%
2008 4.94 1542nd 1577 2.2%
2009 9.01 1520th 1589 4.3%
2010 18.04 1417th 1552 8.7%
2011 28.09 1312th 1552 15.5%
2012 20.95 1344th 1566 14.2%
2013 13.22 1408th 1563 9.9%
2014 9.54 1428th 1533 6.8%
2015 24.90 1227th 1580 22.3%
2016 12.47 1357th 1548 12.3%
2018 8.75 1388th 1448 4.1%
2023 7.55 1379th 1470 6.2%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Universal Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.06 268th 270 0.7%
2023 11.28 172nd 180 4.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Universal Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.48 1295th 1397 7.3%
2023 10.63 1265th 1350 6.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Universal Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.02 1321st 1443 8.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Universal Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.39 1416th 1446 2.1%
2023 8.52 1254th 1334 6.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Universal Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.52 1241st 1253 1.0%
2023 2.46 1195th 1198 0.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Universal Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 10.98 749th 806 7.1%
2007 3.39 804th 823 2.3%
2008 3.58 815th 839 2.9%
2009 21.17 746th 847 11.9%
2010 14.81 774th 851 9.0%
2011 41.77 632nd 858 26.3%
2012 28.50 701st 900 22.1%
2013 25.70 717th 919 22.0%
2014 18.75 774th 921 16.0%
2015 28.62 663rd 919 27.9%
2016 10.86 792nd 894 11.4%
2017 6.12 800th 821 2.6%
2018 10.59 788th 838 6.0%
2023 8.57 825th 883 6.6%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Universal Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.25 147th 154 4.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Universal Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.52 728th 815 10.7%
2023 11.34 763rd 825 7.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Universal Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.15 695th 794 12.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Universal Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.73 783rd 797 1.8%
2023 8.30 738th 776 4.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Universal Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.25 669th 678 1.3%
2023 1.84 688th 688 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Universal Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 9.80 674th 767 12.1%
2008 21.24 593rd 750 20.9%
2009 54.19 435th 754 42.3%
2010 16.75 629th 765 17.8%
2011 19.17 629th 784 19.8%
2012 15.71 626th 773 19.0%
2013 16.75 634th 805 21.2%
2014 13.43 657th 799 17.8%
2015 19.67 660th 832 20.7%
2016 11.77 699th 852 18.0%
2017 14.38 628th 835 24.8%
2018 27.45 569th 824 30.9%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Universal Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.83 63rd 102 38.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Universal Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.02 438th 755 42.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Universal Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.97 547th 710 23.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Universal Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.78 501st 707 29.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Universal Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.30 559th 708 21.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Universal Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 65 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 67
2000 95 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2001 100 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2002 98 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2003 98 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2004 138 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2005 260 6 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2006 339 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2007 411 22 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2008 459 15 n/a 19 n/a n/a n/a 0 493
2009 429 11 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2010 450 35 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2011 433 25 0 29 0 0 0 0 487
2012 498 23 0 31 0 0 1 0 553
2013 541 19 0 37 0 0 2 0 599
2014 561 18 0 21 0 0 1 0 601
2015 599 20 0 28 0 0 1 0 648
2016 691 17 1 22 0 0 1 0 732
2017 673 18 0 24 0 0 1 0 716
2018 668 9 0 14 0 0 1 0 692
2019 694 11 0 22 0 0 1 0 728
2020 640 12 0 23 0 0 0 0 675
2021 655 12 0 19 0 0 0 0 686
2022 649 11 0 18 0 0 0 0 678
2023 653 14 0 33 0 0 0 0 700

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Universal Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 67 7.0 9.6 0
2000 99 6.4 15.5 90.9
2001 102 6.0 17.0 97.1
2002 100 n/a n/a 96
2003 100 n/a n/a 96
2004 142 10.3 13.8 93.7
2005 270 14.4 18.8 95.2
2006 347 23.2 15.0 63.4
2007 443 29.3 15.1 91.4
2008 493 33.4 14.8 88.4
2009 450 35.4 12.7 93.1
2010 500 33.8 14.7 95.4
2011 487 34.8 13.9 94.5
2012 553 31.9 17.3 99.5
2013 599 28.3 21.1 90.8
2014 601 34.4 17.4 99.5
2015 648 37.0 17.5 100
2016 732 37.0 19.7 100
2017 716 37.1 19.2 99
2018 692 37.4 18.4 99.4
2019 728 30.9 23.5 98.4
2020 675 34.2 19.6 99
2021 686 38.0 18.0 99.7
2022 678 38.3 17.6 97.8
2023 700 36.6 19.0 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Universal Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 67 7.0 9.6 0
2000 99 6.4 15.5 90.9
2001 102 6.0 17.0 97.1
2002 100 n/a n/a 96
2003 100 n/a n/a 96
2004 142 10.3 13.8 93.7
2005 270 14.4 18.8 95.2
2006 347 23.2 15.0 63.4
2007 443 29.3 15.1 91.4
2008 493 33.4 14.8 88.4
2009 450 35.4 12.7 93.1
2010 500 33.8 14.7 95.4
2011 487 34.8 13.9 94.5
2012 553 31.9 17.3 99.5
2013 599 28.3 21.1 90.8
2014 601 34.4 17.4 99.5
2015 648 37.0 17.5 100
2016 732 37.0 19.7 100
2017 716 37.1 19.2 99
2018 692 37.4 18.4 99.4
2019 728 30.9 23.5 98.4
2020 675 34.2 19.6 99
2021 686 38.0 18.0 99.7
2022 678 38.3 17.6 97.8
2023 700 36.6 19.0 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Universal Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,408 (16.8%) $6,974 (83.2%) $8,382
2020 $1,275 (14.6%) $7,482 (85.4%) $8,757
2021 $3,514 (36.8%) $6,026 (63.2%) $9,540
2022 $4,050 (42.0%) $5,592 (58.0%) $9,642

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Universal Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Universal Academy)17.233.3
 16.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Universal Academy)17.233.3
 16.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Universal Academy)10.39.8
 0.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Universal Academy)10.39.8
 0.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Universal Academy)17.224.5
 7.3%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Universal Academy)17.224.5
 7.3%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.351.6
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students728700
 3.8%
African American1114
 27.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2233
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White694653
 5.9%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.4%99.4%
 1.1%


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Universal Academy ranks in the bottom 6.2% of Michigan alternative schools.

Students at Universal Academy are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 700 students attended Universal Academy.


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