Enrollment
338
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lathrup Village, MI
University Middle School Academy
Federal NCES profile for University Middle School Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263231008426
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Middle School Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lathrup Village · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 67.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
University Middle School Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Middle School Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lathrup Village, MI.
School address
District: Southfield Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263231008426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
67.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+286% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University Middle School Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at University Middle School Academy
University Middle School Academy is a mid-sized middle school in Lathrup Village, Michigan, enrolling 338 students.
Class loads run heavy: 67.6:1 is larger than about 99% of Michigan schools and 286% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 338 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 594 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #151.
Its student body is predominantly African American (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Southfield Public School District spends $19,303 per pupil, 43% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Southfield Public School District also operates Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (1,049 students) and Thompson K8 International Academy (544 students) alongside University Middle School Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How University Middle School Academy compares
University Middle School Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 67.6:1 | ▲ 286% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
67.6:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
67.6:1
students per teacher
- 286% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 97.0%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, University Middle School Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southfield Public School District, which includes University Middle School Academy.
$19,303
Per student
+43%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How University Middle School Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thompson K8 International Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adlai Stevenson Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alice M Birney K8 School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morris Adler Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Middle School Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~338 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about University Middle School Academy
How many students attend University Middle School Academy?
University Middle School Academy has 338 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lathrup Village, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Middle School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at University Middle School Academy is 67.6:1, which is 286% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 331% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Middle School Academy?
37.4% of students at University Middle School Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Middle School Academy?
The largest demographic group at University Middle School Academy is African American at 97.0% of enrollment, in Lathrup Village, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Middle School Academy?
University Middle School Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does University Middle School Academy rank among public schools in Lathrup Village?
By Resource Investment Index, University Middle School Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lathrup Village, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lathrup Village on the city page.
Is University Middle School Academy a good school?
University Middle School Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Southfield Public School District?
Besides University Middle School Academy, Southfield Public School District also operates Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (1,049 students), Thompson K8 International Academy (544 students), and Adlai Stevenson Elementary School (527 students). See the Southfield Public School District district page for the complete list.
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