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Universal Learning Academy

Charter | PK-7 | 375 students

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5 stars

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Posted March 12, 2013

I am the parent of a kindergarten student in Ms. Hedke's class. I have been very happy with my childs education and the level he is progressing. The teacher takes her time to speak with the parents everyday and is never to busy for us. I have observed her in the class room with the students, and was blown away. The amount of care and love she provides to our children was incredible. I am very happy I selected this school for my child. Everyone in the school that I have encountered is very kind and helpful. They also offer free breakfast and lunch for all students and encourage health eating habbits. There is no disgusting mystery meals here, just real food.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2012

I volunteered for couple hours at Ms Khans class "3B",I found that Ms khan is one of the teachers that i will love to see in each class,she cares for her students as if they are her own kids,she uses her time very wisely I had no doubt that most students leave class with great sense of accomplishment as the result of her effort. My daughter and I wants to express our sincere gratitude for all your effort.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 5, 2009

The teachers really care about their students. Teachers go above and beyond for their students, so that they will be successful not only during elementary school but in life as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2009

Universal Learning Academy is a great place to learn! We look forward to our MEAPsters and SCANTRONians leading our school to victory with another year of meeting AYP requirements and meeting our goals of continuous school improvement. Our Superintendent/Founder Mrs. Nawal Hamadeh is leading the way this year and has empowered all to 'Transform & Discover the Wonders of your Wisdom, Strength & Powers'. With that we are able to get out of our 'Comfort Zone' and 'Keep on Going'. We will not Quit on our 2009-10 Theme of 'Dream*Imagine*Re-Imagine*Change'!


Posted October 30, 2009

It is the best place you can work at, all the staff over here are like one big family, our staff give their best and push beyond the limit to help students achieve their goals in education and life. we also provide the best and most healthy food, mostly home made to make sure our beloved students get all the nutrition they need to stay focused.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2009

Universal Learning Academy is an establishment where everyone from the principal to the Parent Teacher Committee is dedicated to the success of the students both in and out of the classroom. Students are learning to be independent thinkers, questioners, and risk takers in their academics. They are also encouraged to be caring toward others and their communities.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 30, 2009

We utilize some of the latest technology in our classrooms every day. We also make efforts to integrate specials areas into the classroom every week.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 30, 2009

It's a great school to work for! We have a great staff, that is very friendly and supportive!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 30, 2009

We met AYP, we have the most conducive environmeny. We fully utalize technology.We all have computers and an electronic means of tracking our daily activities, monitoring school improvement implementation, tracking student progress, communicating with all key stakeholders (staff, parents, students, community members). Every department utilizes technology and it is integrated throughout our curriculum. The changes for strategic planning this year have made our jobs easier in using outlook to track our activities, meetings and tasks and sharing and exporting as a means for reporting; using PowerSchool for tracking/monitoring/reporting; having support staff (parapro s/support providers) setup to have their own electronic gradebooks. Our parnets are deeply involved in the education of their kids. The entire community supports us.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2009

We are one big family. Students, staff, parents, and all interested parties intertwine to form a community focused at educating the whole child!


Posted October 30, 2009

We always have the students' best interests at heart and we are more determined than ever to make sure that we are meeting all of our students' diverse needs.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 6, 2009

My 9 year old has really excellently progressed since enrolling 3 years ago
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 6, 2009

I love the after scholl A.C.E. It is helping my daughter a great deal and to my surprise and after much complaining about starting, she actually enjoys the the extra time in school.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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 41% in 2013.

85 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
34%

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

84 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
49%

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
78%
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 45% in 2013.

89 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
43%

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

88 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
56%

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
56%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

88 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
42%
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 46% in 2013.

68 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
35%

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

68 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
41%

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

68 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
64%
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 40% in 2013.

57 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
26%

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

57 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
61%

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

57 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
11%

2011

 
 
76%

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 38% in 2013.

49 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
29%

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

49 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
49%

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

49 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 91% 71%
Black 8% 20%
Hispanic 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 84%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms. Leila Hamade
Fax number
  • (313) 724-1927

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
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28015 Joy Road
Westland, MI 48185
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Phone: (313) 724-8060

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