- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Detroit, MI
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School
Federal NCES profile for University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260095207946Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
NCES ID 260095207946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 260095207946 · Detroit, MI Middle · MID · CHARTER
513 enr · 15.5:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary (476 students)
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School
513 students
- University Pre
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary
476 students
- University Pre
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School
452 students
What this shows University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School compares
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Michigan - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.6%
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
$12,198
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 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 97.1%
White 1.4%
Two or More 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad) reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School
How many students attend University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School?
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School has 513 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Science and Math Psad Middle School?
69.2% of students at University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School?
The largest demographic group at University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School is African American at 97.1% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School?
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Science and Math Psad Middle School rank among middle schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School ranks #4 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 Science and Math (Psad)?
Besides University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School, University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad) also operates University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary (476 students) and University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School (452 students). See the University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad) district page for the complete list.