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#1812 of 3,192 schools in MI
Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods
Elementary School · Discovery Creative Pathways
19360 Harper Avenue, Harper Woods, MI 48225
Enrollment
579
Student-Teacher
19.3:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
579
Student-Teacher
19.3:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Michigan schools
#1,812 of 3,192
In Harper Woods
#3 of 10
public schools
In district
#2 of 2
Discovery Creative Pathways
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods
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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. Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods serves approximately 579 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,812 of 3,192 schools in MI.
Structured state assessment records for Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 6.3
- MI avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
83% of students at Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods — Students at Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MI EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods Compares
See how Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
19360 Harper Avenue, Harper Woods, MI 48225
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Kerby Elementary School (rated 7.6/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Grosse Pointe Farms), which scores notably higher. Another option is Marquette ElementaryMiddle School (rated 6.3/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Detroit), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Carleton Elementary School (rated 6.3/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Detroit), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Harper Woods, see our Harper Woods schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 48225 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,248
Median Home Value
$140,800
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
Population
16,328
College Educated
23.4%
Homeownership
64.2%
Avg Commute
26.8 min
Poverty Rate
20%
Median Age
35.4
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 579
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 83.2%
- Phone
- (616) 916-7590
Resources & Links
District
Discovery Creative Pathways- District Enrollment
- 802
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,449
- District Rank
- #2 of 2
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