Serving 222 students in grades 6-8, University Middle School Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
University Middle School Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Middle School Academy is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend University Middle School Academy?
222 students attend University Middle School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of University Middle School Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Middle School Academy?
University Middle School Academy has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does University Middle School Academy offer ?
University Middle School Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is University Middle School Academy part of?
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