Ypsilanti Middle School serves 462 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 49% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
462 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)49%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
68%
18%
White
22%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Ypsilanti Middle School?
462 students attend Ypsilanti Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ypsilanti Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ypsilanti Middle School?
Ypsilanti Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ypsilanti Middle School offer ?
Ypsilanti Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Ypsilanti Middle School part of?
Ypsilanti Middle School is part of Ypsilanti Community Schools School District.
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