At a glance
Reported students
338
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
354
University Middle School Academy: 338 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
18.2:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 46
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7:1
What the reported data says about University Middle School Academy
University Middle School Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Lathrup Village. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Southfield Public School District. NCES reports 338 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.2:1, close to the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (97%) and multiracial (1.8%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking University Middle School Academy
- 1How do the reported 18.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 2.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic1.2%
- Black97%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Southfield Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Glenn W Levey Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
354 reported students
Morris Adler Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
355 reported students
University Elementary School Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
312 reported students
University High School Academy
High · Grades 09–12
274 reported students
Alice M Birney K8 School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
452 reported students
McIntyre Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
162 reported students
Public schools near University Middle School Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Middle School Middle · Berkley School District | 06–08 | 489 | 2.3 mi |
| Berkshire Middle School Middle · Birmingham Public Schools | 06–08 | 695 | 2.4 mi |
| Crescent Academy Elementary Middle · Charter · Crescent Academy | 04–06 | 265 | 2.5 mi |
| Derby Middle School Middle · Birmingham Public Schools | 06–08 | 631 | 4 mi |
| Oak Park Preparatory Academy Middle · Oak Park School District of the City of | 06–08 | 707 | 4 mi |
| Birmingham Covington School Middle · Birmingham Public Schools | 03–08 | 643 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about University Middle School Academy
What grades does University Middle School Academy serve?
University Middle School Academy reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Southfield Public School District.
How many students attend University Middle School Academy?
University Middle School Academy reported 338 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 46 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at University Middle School Academy?
The calculated ratio is 18.2:1, based on 338 students and 18.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is University Middle School Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
University Middle School Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of University Middle School Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is University Middle School Academy in?
University Middle School Academy is part of Southfield Public School District, based in Southfield, MI, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near University Middle School Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Anderson Middle School (2.3 mi), Berkshire Middle School (2.4 mi), Crescent Academy Elementary (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.