University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary

University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)

www.uprepschools.com

Charter School 476 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

University Preparatory Science and Math (UPSM) Elementary, located on Antietam Avenue in Detroit, is part of the University Prep Schools network. The school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment designed to prepare students for success in middle school, high school, and beyond. By emphasizing high expectations and a structured learning culture, the school aims to bridge the educational gap and ensure that its students, many of whom are from underserved communities in Detroit, have access to high-quality instruction.

The school’s curriculum is deeply rooted in the "University Prep" philosophy, which integrates core academic subjects with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Beyond academic achievement, the institution emphasizes character development and personal responsibility. Through a partnership with parents and the surrounding community, UPSM Elementary strives to cultivate a college-going identity in its young learners, providing them with the foundational skills and academic discipline necessary to thrive in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

476

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	1
Black	471
Two or More	3

Black
471 (98.9%)
Two or More
3 (0.6%)
White
1 (0.2%)
Hispanic
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)
Phone:	(313)782-4400
Website:	http://www.uprepschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	330
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 83