Serving 419 students in grades 5-8, Ypsilanti Community Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ypsilanti Community Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ypsilanti Community Middle School's student population of 419 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Ypsilanti Community Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ypsilanti Community Middle School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2944 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
59%
18%
White
11%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ypsilanti Community Middle School's ranking?
Ypsilanti Community Middle School is ranked #2944 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Ypsilanti Community Middle School often compared to?
Ypsilanti Community Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huron High School, Washtenaw International Middle Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Ypsilanti Community Middle School?
419 students attend Ypsilanti Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ypsilanti Community Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ypsilanti Community Middle School?
Ypsilanti Community Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ypsilanti Community Middle School offer ?
Ypsilanti Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ypsilanti Community Middle School part of?
Ypsilanti Community Middle School is part of Ypsilanti Community Schools School District.
School Reviews
4 2/21/2019
I went here, I was the Class of 1981 when it was Willow Run High School. Say what you want, but I went on to get a BS from Eastern Michigan University and a MS from Wayne State University. So if you''re currently enrolled here, go the distance and don''t give up.
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