- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
University Middle School Academy held near 220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.9 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 263231008426 · Lathrup Village, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 67.6:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (1,049 students)
University Middle School Academy held near 220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.9 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
University Middle School Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southfield Hig
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology
1,049 students
- Thompson K8 In
Thompson K8 International Academy
544 students
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School
527 students
- Alice M Birney
Alice M Birney K8 School
452 students
- Morris Adler E 355
Morris Adler Elementary School
355 students
- This school 338
University Middle School Academy
338 students
What this shows University Middle School Academy reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Middle School Academy compares
University Middle School Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,829
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
District finance for Southfield Public School District reports $21,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~338 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.