University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) operates 3 public schools serving 1,424 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 middle, 1 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,441 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Wayne County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,085 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 1.4% local, 80.8% state, and 17.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 44/100, ranked #473 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 482.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 64.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.9% African American, 0.8% White, 0.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School accounts for 35.6% of all University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 71.5% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.
University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) student-counselor ratio is 483:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.
University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) chronic absenteeism rate is 64.2% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.
How many schools are in University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)?
University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) has 3 schools, including 1 middle, 1 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 1,424 students.
How much does University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) spend per student?
University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) spends $11,085 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #473 in Michigan.
What is the average rent near University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Wayne County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)?
University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) students are 97.9% African American, 0.8% White, 0.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)?
University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #473 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.