Top Rankings
Ypsilanti Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,112 students in Ypsilanti Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Ypsilanti Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
12 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
3,112 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
249 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Ypsilanti Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 53% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#749 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Graduation Rate
74%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.55
# American Indian Students
10 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
365 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
9%
# Black Students
1,630 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
52%
18%
# White Students
672 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
22%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
398 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
358
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
286
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
275
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
285
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
259
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
215
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
247
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
228
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
242
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
171
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
162
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
187
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
197
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,702 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,842 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,702
$18,370
Spending / Student
$21,842
$17,559
Best Ypsilanti Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2095 Packard Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1001
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1001
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Washtenaw International Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 N Mansfield St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Grades: 6-8
| 192 students
Rank: #33.
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
503 Oak St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2400
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Acce
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1076 Ecorse Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1691
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1691
Grades: 6-12
| 156 students
Rank: #55.
Erickson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1427 Levona St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1600
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1600
Grades: 1-6
| 269 students
Rank: #66.
Estabrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1555 W Cross St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1900
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1900
Grades: 1-8
| 282 students
Rank: #77.
Ypsi Connected Community School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1076 Ecorse Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1696
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1696
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Rank: #88.
Ypsilanti Community Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
510 Emerick St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2200
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2200
Grades: 5-8
| 454 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Actech High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2095 Packard Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1001
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1001
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Holmes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1255 Holmes Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2100
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2100
Grades: K-6
| 265 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ford Early Learning Center
Magnet School
2440 E Clark Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1800
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1800
Grades: PK-6
| 193 students
Rank: n/an/a
Perry Early Learning Center
Magnet School
550 Perry St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1702
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1702
Grades: PK-1
| 261 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ypsilanti Community Schools School District?
Ypsilanti Community Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,112 students.
What is the rank of Ypsilanti Community Schools School District?
Ypsilanti Community Schools School District is ranked #739 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ypsilanti Community Schools School District?
52% of Ypsilanti Community Schools School District students are Black, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ypsilanti Community Schools School District?
Ypsilanti Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Ypsilanti Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,842 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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