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University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary

Public, Magnet, Charter Grades K-5

1209^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 19% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary is a public magnet charter elementary school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 470 students in grades K-5. This school is part of the University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) district, which is ranked 564 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Michigan elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state. The school's proficiency rates in M-Step English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, only 15.2% of 3rd graders, 24.4% of 4th graders, and 29.6% of 5th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to state averages of 38.9%, 42.4%, and 44.4%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are also low, ranging from 14.8% to 23.1% across 3rd to 5th grades, compared to state averages of 32.9% to 42.7%.

The nearby schools, such as Hanley International Academy, University Preparatory Art Design Elementary, and Golightly Education Center, also struggle academically, with most of them ranking in the bottom 30-40% of Michigan elementary schools. However, Edmonson Montessori, another nearby school, stands out with significantly higher academic performance, ranking in the top 25% of Michigan elementary schools. The high rates of chronic absenteeism at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary and the nearby schools are a significant concern and likely contribute to the overall low academic performance.

467

Students ?

20.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,088

Per pupil spending ?

74.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

435 Amsterdam St
Detroit, MI 48202-3407

(313) 309-0552

District: University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.7%

Two or more races:

0.6%

Hispanic:

0.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 2nd percentile in 2021 → 19th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 19th (2025) from a 2nd-percentile low (2021)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (21% vs 39% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (19th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (42% vs 28% Michigan)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school21%

District avg18%

Michigan avg39%

1,209^th of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Bottom 19%▼ down 8 pts since 2015

From bottom 26% (2015) to bottom 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)

564^th of 613University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	17.5	1209 of 1488	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.9	1224 of 1486	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	15.7	1227 of 1470	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	7.1	1271 of 1344	5.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	5.5	1125 of 1153	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	23.2	1080 of 1408	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.0	1091 of 1448	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	20.2	1158 of 1466	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	21.0	1227 of 1548	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	29.7	1163 of 1580	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	21.4	1269 of 1533	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	33.3	1142 of 1563	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	30.3	1212 of 1566	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	42.4	1143 of 1552	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	48.2	152 of 369	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.5	176 of 348	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.7	170 of 321	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	21.0	133 of 158	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	21.1	46 of 51	9.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	58.4	74 of 212	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.5	84 of 475	82.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	14.8	1168 of 1338	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.7	1146 of 1342	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	13.0	1178 of 1321	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	6.4	1078 of 1106	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	3.6	897 of 902	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	24.4	920 of 1171	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.3	1060 of 1443	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	19.9	1122 of 1346	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.9	1196 of 1381	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	15.7	1169 of 1350	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	8.8	1046 of 1099	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	34.7	785 of 1134	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.6	846 of 1397	39.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	14.3	1186 of 1366	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	13.4	1197 of 1347	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	17.2	1109 of 1334	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	4.8	1116 of 1139	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	14.2	1067 of 1196	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.9	1081 of 1446	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2025)59th percentile+40 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)17th percentile~ school

Male (2025)13th percentile-6 vs school

Female (2025)13th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Science24%-17 vs state

English Language Arts23%-19 vs state

Math20%-19 vs state

Social Studies14%-16 vs state

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Schools Near University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)					M-Step Math (2025)					M-Step Science (2025)		M-Step Social Studies (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-5	435 Amsterdam St	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 309-0552	467	23	20.3	74.3%	1 (0.2%)	461 (98.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	17.5	1209^th of 1488 public elementary schools	18.8%		16.9	1224^th of 1486 public elementary schools	17.6%	15			15.2	24.4	29.6			21.5	23.1	14.8			23.5		13.6		$13,088	$2,462	$10,626
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-5	957 Holden St	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 874-9800	438	22	19.9	81.7%	0 (0.0%)	434 (99.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	10.7	1341^st of 1488 public elementary schools	9.9%		10.3	1338^th of 1486 public elementary schools	10.0%	3			18.2	16.0	15.7			19.5	12.3	9.6			15.7		12.0		$11,520	$3,148	$8,372
Golightly Education Center	Public	PK, KG-8	5536 Saint Antoine St	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-2538	412	26	15.7	81.3%	2 (0.5%)	408 (99.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.1	1063^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	28.6%		18.4	1193^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	19.7%	130	48.4	22.6	22.2	20.5	22.0	51.3	16.3	31.1	20.9	16.0	33.3	16.3	18.0	25.8	14.0	41.9	$20,721	$2,136	$18,585
Edmonson Montessori	Public	PK, KG-8	1300 W Canfield St	Detroit	48201	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 873-7441	262	19	14.1	38.5%	63 (24.0%)	181 (69.1%)	6 (2.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	73.2	366^th of 1488 public elementary schools	75.4%		50.6	687^th of 1486 public elementary schools	53.8%	321			60.0	46.2	77.8	56.5		57.1	38.5	44.4	39.1		51.9		33.3		$20,897	$3,081	$17,816
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	7724 14th St	Detroit	48206	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 596-0990	455	27	16.9	95.2%	1 (0.2%)	443 (97.4%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	6.8	1428^th of 1488 public elementary schools	4.0%		3.9	1481^st of 1486 public elementary schools	0.3%	53	36.4				7.0	13.5	7.8	7.1	12.1		5.8		8.9			21.7	$19,460	$2,065	$17,394
George Crockett Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4851 14th St	Detroit	48208	Wayne County	George Crockett Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 896-6078	341	24	14.3	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	338 (99.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	11.4	1331^st of 1488 public elementary schools	10.6%		10.4	1336^th of 1486 public elementary schools	10.1%	5	45.9		11.9	12.9	29.3	21.4	14.3	11.9		7.3			12.2	13.5	7.5	16.2	$15,193	$4,893	$10,300
Spain ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	3700 Beaubien St	Detroit	48201	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-2081	403	30	13.3	85.4%	6 (1.5%)	373 (92.6%)	7 (1.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	12.7	1306^th of 1488 public elementary schools	12.2%		10.3	1340^th of 1486 public elementary schools	9.8%	34	43.5	6.5	11.4	20.5	23.3		27.5	25.0	18.6	11.6		9.8	14.0	19.6	9.3	23.9	$20,835	$2,117	$18,718
Hanley International Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2400 Denton St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hanley International Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 875-8888	667	42	15.7	96.1%	14 (2.1%)	77 (11.5%)	3 (0.4%)	571 (85.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	36.9	910^th of 1488 public elementary schools	38.8%		44.6	773^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	48.0%	137	70.7	20.7	18.9	41.0	35.7	25.0	36.7	41.9	51.3	18.6	26.4	16.7	24.3	31.0	24.3	37.9	$13,138	$2,895	$10,243
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	10225 3rd St	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	University Preparatory Art & Design	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 826-1159	389	26	14.9	79.4%	5 (1.3%)	381 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	16.8	1225^th of 1488 public elementary schools	17.7%		13.6	1271^st of 1486 public elementary schools	14.5%	46			18.5	23.0	37.1			18.5	19.7	12.9			12.9		14.5		$15,676	$3,353	$12,323
Holbrook School	Public	K-8	2361 Alice St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hamtramck School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 591-7408	186	17	10.9	88.7%	150 (80.6%)	17 (9.1%)	2 (1.1%)	16 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	21.4	1134^th of 1488 public elementary schools	23.8%		16.7	1227^th of 1486 public elementary schools	17.4%	93	35.7					19.2				25.0	15.4					20.0	$00	$00	$00

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University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)

How many students attend University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 467 students attended University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary?

Students at University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary are 99% African American.

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University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.8% of Michigan elementary schools.

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