Detroit School of Arts vs University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit School of Arts
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
523 students
University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School
Detroit · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
| Measure | Detroit School of Arts Detroit, Michigan | University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 591 | #346 of 485 |
| National rank | #15254 of 16,910 | #10846 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 523 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 33% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 20.0).
- •University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 7.5%).
- •University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 70.9%).
- •Detroit School of Arts does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.0).
- •Detroit School of Arts is the larger school with 523 students compared with 513.
- •Detroit School of Arts is a public school while University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Detroit School of Arts better than University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School ranks higher (35.1 vs 20.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Detroit School of Arts and University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit School of Arts: 523. University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit School of Arts and University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School rank in Michigan?
Detroit School of Arts is 514th of 591 and University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School is 346th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).