Enrollment
384
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle
University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 384 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.4:1, University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle is leaner than roughly 86% of Michigan schools and 29% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 384 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 510 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #171.
Its student body is predominantly African American (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Detroit's middle schools, it stands alongside Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School (339 students): University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 56.5:1).
University Preparatory Academy (Psad) also operates University Preparatory Academy Psad High School (559 students) and University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary (467 students) alongside University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle.
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 Preparatory Academy Psad Middle compares
University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,017
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University Preparatory Academy (Psad), which includes University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle.
$12,017
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.6%
State 76.0%
Federal 20.4%
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 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
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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.
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 (~384 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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