Enrollment
513
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 513 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 513 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 473 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #385, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 513 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% 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 Science and Math Psad Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 56.5:1).
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) alongside University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School.
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 Science and Math Psad Middle School compares
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,918
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 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.
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 97.1%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad), which includes University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School.
$10,918
Per student
-19%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.4%
State 80.8%
Federal 17.9%
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 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
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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.
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 (~513 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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