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 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,132 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 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), 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 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
12 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
3,132 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
261 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ypsilanti Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 60% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#740 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Graduation Rate
77%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
15%
9%
% Black
50%
18%
% White
22%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,532 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,703 is higher than the state median of $17,693. 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
$26,532
$18,510
Spending / Student
$21,703
$17,693
Best Ypsilanti Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washtenaw International Middle Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 N Mansfield St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Grades: 6-8
| 207 students
Rank: #22.
Acce
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1076 Ecorse Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1691
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1691
Grades: 6-12
| 157 students
Rank: #33.
Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2095 Packard Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1001
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1001
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: #44.
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
503 Oak St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2400
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #55.
Erickson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1427 Levona St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1600
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1600
Grades: 1-6
| 256 students
Rank: #66.
Estabrook Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1555 W Cross St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1900
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1900
Grades: 1-8
| 324 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) 221-1683
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1683
Grades: K-8
| 102 students
Rank: #88.
Ypsilanti Community Middle School
(Math: 2% | 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
| 419 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Actech High 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
| 469 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Holmes Elementary 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
| 246 students
Rank: n/an/a
2440 E Clark Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1800
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1800
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Rank: n/an/a
550 Perry St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1702
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1702
Grades: PK-1
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ypsilanti Community Schools School District?
Ypsilanti Community Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,132 students.
What is the rank of Ypsilanti Community Schools School District?
Ypsilanti Community Schools School District is ranked #750 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
50% of Ypsilanti Community Schools School District students are Black, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 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 11:1, 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 $21,703 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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