At a glance
Reported students
384
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
452.5
University Preparatory Middle School: 384 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
17.5:1 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
- 435
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about University Preparatory Middle School
University Preparatory Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Detroit. It is one of 4 current school records connected to University Preparatory Academy (PSAD). NCES reports 384 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 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, 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 (99%) and multiracial (1%). Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking University Preparatory Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 22 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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%
- Hispanic0%
- Black99%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
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 University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
University Preparatory Elementary Ellen Thompson Campus
Elementary · Grades KG–05
438 reported students
University Preparatory Elementary Mark Murray Campus
Elementary · Grades KG–05
467 reported students
University Preparatory High School
High · Grades 09–12
559 reported students
Public schools near University Preparatory Middle School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Prep Science and Math Middle School Middle · Charter · University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) | 06–08 | 513 | 0.3 mi |
| Oakland International Academy 28 Middle · Charter · Oakland International Academy | 02–08 | 1,034 | 2 mi |
| Kosciuszko School Middle · Hamtramck School District of the City of | 07–08 | 279 | 2.6 mi |
| Blackwell Institute Middle · Detroit Public Schools Community District | 04–08 | 92 | 3.3 mi |
| Clippert Academy Middle · Detroit Public Schools Community District | 06–08 | 424 | 3.5 mi |
| George Washington Carver Middle School Middle · Charter · George Washington Carver Academy | 05–08 | 155 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about University Preparatory Middle School
What grades does University Preparatory Middle School serve?
University Preparatory Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in University Preparatory Academy (PSAD).
How many students attend University Preparatory Middle School?
University Preparatory Middle School reported 384 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 435 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at University Preparatory Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 384 students and 22 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 Preparatory Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
University Preparatory Middle School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of University Preparatory Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.3% 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 Preparatory Middle School in?
University Preparatory Middle School is part of University Preparatory Academy (PSAD), based in Detroit, MI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near University Preparatory Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include University Prep Science and Math Middle School (0.3 mi), Oakland International Academy 28 (2 mi), Kosciuszko School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.