University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad)
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University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad) is located in Detroit, MI and is in University Preparatory Science And Math (psad) School District. It is a magnet school that serves 463 students in grades 6-8.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad) made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Michigan in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad)'s test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad) had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Michigan average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad)'s students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad) made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Michigan in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad)'s test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad) had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Michigan average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad)'s students and teachers. more
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5100 John R St, Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 324-8400
Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy-St. Antoine 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Woodward Academy 0.7 miles |  |
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| Most Holy Trinity School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Burton International School 0.9 miles |  |
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| Voyageur Consortium High School 1.1 miles | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 463
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55%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad) had 63% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Michigan had 45% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
98%
Hispanic
1%
White
1%
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17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad) had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Michigan average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the MEAP
What is it?
The Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) is an annual test administered in the fall of the school year and used to assess a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading, and writing, in grades 5 and 8 in science, and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels:exceeded standards (level 1), met standards (level 2), basic (level 3) and apprentice (level 4). The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard (levels 1 and 2).
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Michigan, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MEAP Results and MME Results for all subjects tested.
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