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University YES Academy

Charter | 6-12 | 94 students

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Situated in an inner city neighborhood. The median home value is $76,100. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $820.

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3 stars

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Posted June 25, 2012

I have heard great things about this school, but none of them are true. These 12, 13, 14 year olds that attend this school are forced to walk on the left side of tape in the hallways in perfect formation in every 2 minute transition.Students that rebel against these strict rules are forced to wear a olive green shirt and walk in the back of the line and they must sit in the back of the room with no desk and are to do the work on their laps. Also they are to eat 10 minutes after everyone else does, the kids are completely isolated from the students in this supposedly family-oriented school.When the students have recess they must play in the parking lot. And the lunch health is only weat bread and all non-fat substances, although this may be true, there is an infestation of insects and hair in these kids lunch's. This is apparently a college prepatory school, but it seems more like they are preparing these kid's for jail. College provides freedom and choice, this school has a major lack in both. You don't sentence children an amount of time to be isolated from other's. This is one of the worst school's I have ever seen. I would not recommend this school to anyone. These are facts.


Posted February 1, 2012

This school is only 2 years old, but the graciousness and friendliness of it when I arrived to ask questions, in hopes of my children starting there this school year 2012, was remarkable! They appear to be very much for the children, and strive to see that they are on the right path for college. I look forward to seeing more!
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 40% in 2013.

84 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
8%

2012

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

84 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
36%

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
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Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 30% in 2013.

84 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
1%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2013.

125 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
9%

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

125 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
33%

2012

 
 
38%

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2010

 
 
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Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

125 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2013.

149 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
9%

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

152 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
42%

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

148 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
2%

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 29% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 29% in 2012.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 26% in 2012.

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Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 41% in 2012.

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Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The MME is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MME test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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14717 Curtis St
Detroit, MI 48235
Phone: (248) 705-9790

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