University At Pelham Middle School serves 730 students in grades 5-8.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
730 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend University At Pelham Middle School?
730 students attend University At Pelham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of University At Pelham Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does University At Pelham Middle School offer ?
University At Pelham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is University At Pelham Middle School part of?
University At Pelham Middle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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