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Schools in Ypsilanti Township · Ypsilanti Community Schools, Lincoln Consolidated School District

Ypsilanti Township’s public schools score below 72% of Michigan districts on tests and graduation

In Ypsilanti Township, 15% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Ypsilanti Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#655of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
27%
▼ 19 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
15%
▼ 18 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
78%
▼ 4 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$20.1K
▲ 22% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024 · Ypsilanti
Students per teacher
13.1
MI 16.5 · smaller classes
Schools in town
17
2,041 students on the public path
In brief

Ypsilanti Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1263 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Ypsilanti Township’s, its schools beat 7%, lower than their 28% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 27% of tested students were proficient in reading and 15% in math, against 45% and 34% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

78% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan. Districts ↓

Charters enroll a large share of students

Charter schools located in Ypsilanti Township enroll 1,787 students, against the district’s 3,260. Each is graded on its own results; none is part of the district grade. Every school ↓

Spending and class size

Ypsilanti spends $20,087 per student and Lincoln Consolidated $17,279, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Ypsilanti Township’s grade

C− Test scoresC Graduation

C: better than 28% of Michigan school districts, #655 of 699 Michigan towns. Both inputs trail the Michigan average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 28%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (1263)Better than 7%
Towns in Washtenaw County (20)Better than 0%
C−CA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 3,101 test results and a graduating class of 360 could put Ypsilanti Township anywhere from C− to C. The tests are from spring 2022, when 95% of Ypsilanti Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (3,121 in math, 3,082 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Ypsilanti Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–63 schoolsDepends on your addressC−
7–83 middle schoolsDepends on your addressD− to A+
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressD to C−

Ypsilanti Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Ypsilanti Community Schools). From grade K, students attend the Lincoln Consolidated School District, shared with Augusta and Sumpter. Parts of Ypsilanti Township (13% of its land) are served by Van Buren instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Two districts serve Ypsilanti Township

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Ypsilanti Community SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 12 schools · 3,260 students, up 9% since 2020–21 · 10.9 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$20,087MI $16,528 · FY2024
C−
Lincoln Consolidated School DistrictGrades K–12 · 6 schools · 3,122 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 16.1 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$17,279MI $16,528 · FY2024
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Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading · PK–12, Ypsilanti Community Schools20%
State average 45.4% · 1463 students tested
Math · PK–12, Ypsilanti Community Schools11%
State average 33.6% · 1494 students tested
Reading · K–12, Lincoln Consolidated School District33%
State average 45.4% · 1619 students tested
Math · K–12, Lincoln Consolidated School District19%
State average 33.6% · 1627 students tested

Ypsilanti Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Ypsilanti Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Ypsilanti TownshipCYpsilanti PK–12 · Lincoln Consolidated K–12
Ypsilanti (city)C−Ypsilanti
SuperiorAYpsilanti PK–12 · Ann Arbor PK–12
PittsfieldAAnn Arbor PK–12 · Saline Area Schools K–12
Van BurenC+Van Buren
AugustaCLincoln Consolidated

2 of the 5 neighbors share Ypsilanti with Ypsilanti Township for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.

Every school in Ypsilanti Township

17 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Ypsilanti Townshipby address
Ford Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Ypsilanti
233 students11:1Rate it →
Holmes Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6 · Ypsilanti
C−
191 students8:1Rate it →
YPSI Connected Community School
Elementary · Grades K–8 · Ypsilanti
74 students5:1Rate it →
Erickson Elementary
Elementary · Grades 1–6 · Ypsilanti
D−
271 students10:1Rate it →
Ypsilanti Community Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · Ypsilanti
D−
456 students12:1Rate it →
Washtenaw International Middle Academy
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Ypsilanti
A+
249 studentsRate it →
ACTech High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Ypsilanti
D
459 students12:1Rate it →
Ypsilanti STEMM Middle College
High · Grades 9–12 · Ypsilanti
C−
108 students10:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Acce
High · Grades 6–12 · Ypsilanti
Alternative Education
175 students15:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
Fortis Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Ypsilanti
C
Charter
681 students17:1Rate it →
East Arbor Charter Academy
Elementary · Grades K–8 · Ypsilanti
C+
Charter
483 students19:1Rate it →
Arbor Preparatory High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Ypsilanti
C+
Charter
278 students15:1Rate it →
Global Tech Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Ypsilanti
D−
Charter
213 students16:1Rate it →
GEE Compass Academy
Grades K–12 · Ypsilanti
Charter
132 students24:1Rate it →
Other public schools in Ypsilanti Townshiprun by other districts or the state
Rawsonville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Ypsilanti
C−
313 students14:1Rate it →
Washtenaw International High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Ypsilanti
A+
493 students19:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Arbor Valley Academy
Grades 6–12 · Ypsilanti
Private · Nonsectarian
266 studentsRate it →

Questions about Ypsilanti Township’s schools

Are Ypsilanti Township’s schools good?

On Michigan’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Ypsilanti Township children attend score below 72% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #655 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 7%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Ypsilanti Township in?

Two districts: Ypsilanti Community Schools runs grades PK–12, and Lincoln Consolidated School District runs grades K–12, shared with Augusta and Sumpter.

Where do Ypsilanti Township kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: ACTech High School and Ypsilanti STEMM Middle College.

What is Ypsilanti Township’s graduation rate?

78% of the class of 2023 in Ypsilanti Community Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Ypsilanti Township spend per student?

$20,087 in Ypsilanti Community Schools and $17,279 in Lincoln Consolidated School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Ypsilanti Township?

Yes: Arbor Valley Academy (nonsectarian, grades 6–12, 266 students). Ypsilanti Township also has 5 charter schools, free and open by application.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.