Serving 102 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ypsi Connected Community 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ypsi Connected Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ypsi Connected Community School's student population of 102 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ypsi Connected Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ypsi Connected Community School is 0.63, 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
#2915 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
55%
18%
White
19%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ypsi Connected Community School's ranking?
Ypsi Connected Community School is ranked #2915 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Ypsi Connected Community School?
102 students attend Ypsi Connected Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ypsi Connected Community School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ypsi Connected Community School?
Ypsi Connected Community School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ypsi Connected Community School offer ?
Ypsi Connected Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ypsi Connected Community School part of?
Ypsi Connected Community School is part of Ypsilanti Community Schools School District.
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