Middle Schools in Ypsilanti Community Schools

The Ypsilanti Community Schools district in Michigan is home to two middle schools: Ypsilanti Community Middle School and Washtenaw International Middle Academy. While both schools serve students in grades 6-8, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the two, with Washtenaw International Middle Academy consistently outperforming Ypsilanti Community Middle School and the district and state averages on academic assessments.

Washtenaw International Middle Academy stands out as the higher-performing school, with 44% of 6th graders proficient or better in ELA compared to 20% for the district and 37.5% for the state. The school has also received a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top third of Michigan middle schools, while Ypsilanti Community Middle School has a 0-star rating. Additionally, Washtenaw International Middle Academy serves a relatively more advantaged student population, with 43.23% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 78.63% at Ypsilanti Community Middle School.

However, both schools face challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates exceeding 57%. This issue may be a contributing factor to the academic performance gaps observed between the two schools. Furthermore, the data suggests potential data quality issues, as both schools reported $0 spending per student, which is likely inaccurate. Addressing attendance concerns and improving data quality would be crucial steps in ensuring all students in the Ypsilanti Community Schools district have access to a quality education.