- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Detroit, MI
University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle
Federal NCES profile for University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260095607940Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: University Preparatory Academy (Psad) · Michigan
NCES ID 260095607940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 260095607940 · Detroit, MI Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
384 enr · 12.4:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: University Preparatory Academy Psad High School (559 students)
University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- University Pre
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School
559 students
- University Pre
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary
467 students
- University Pre
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary
438 students
- This school
University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle
384 students
What this shows University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle compares
University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Michigan - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,271
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 99.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for University Preparatory Academy (Psad) reports $13,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparatory Academy Psad High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools in Detroit
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle
How many students attend University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle?
University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle has 384 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle is 12.4:1, which is 29% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle?
72.9% of students at University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle?
The largest demographic group at University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle is African American at 99.0% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle?
University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle rank among middle schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in University Preparatory Academy (Psad)?
Besides University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle, University Preparatory Academy (Psad) also operates University Preparatory Academy Psad High School (559 students), University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary (467 students), and University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary (438 students). See the University Preparatory Academy (Psad) district page for the complete list.