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#1812 of 3,192 schools in MI
Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods
Elementary School · Discovery Creative Pathways · Harper Woods, MI
A charter elementary school in Harper Woods, MI where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
19360 Harper Avenue, Harper Woods, MI 48225
- Math 6% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 8% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 7% across the 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 6% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,089/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harper Woods), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,248
Median home value
$140,800
Median rent
$1,304/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | 3–5 | 0.2 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Marquette Elementarymiddle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Beacon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–2 | 0.9 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| John Monteith Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 455 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Discovery Creative Pathways
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,449NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods is listed in Discovery Creative Pathways; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods
Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods is a public elementary school in Harper Woods, MI, part of Discovery Creative Pathways, serving approximately 579 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,812 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods
What grades does Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods serve?
Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods?
Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods rank in MI?
Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods ranks #1,812 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods a charter school?
Yes, Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods a Title I school?
No, Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods?
93.4% of students at Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 579
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 83.2%
- Phone
- (616) 916-7590
- Area population (ZIP 48225)
- 16,328
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48225; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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