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#1331 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 42% in state
Discovery Creative Pathways Redford
Elementary School · Discovery Creative Pathways · Redford, MI
A charter elementary school in Redford, MI where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17175 OLYMPIA, Redford, MI 48240
- Math 12% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 12% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Creative Pathways Redford score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 12% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Discovery Creative Pathways Redford 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,970
Median home value
$120,700
Median rent
$1,326/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48240; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keeler SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Fostering Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Redford Service Learning Academy CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| St Valentine Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 133 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Discovery Creative Pathways
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 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 Redford is listed in Discovery Creative Pathways; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Creative Pathways Redford
Discovery Creative Pathways Redford is a public elementary school in Redford, MI, part of Discovery Creative Pathways, serving approximately 223 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,331 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Creative Pathways Redford
What grades does Discovery Creative Pathways Redford serve?
Discovery Creative Pathways Redford serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Discovery Creative Pathways Redford?
Discovery Creative Pathways Redford has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Creative Pathways Redford?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Creative Pathways Redford is 17.2:1. 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 Redford rank in MI?
Discovery Creative Pathways Redford ranks #1,331 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Discovery Creative Pathways Redford's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Creative Pathways Redford has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Redford?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Creative Pathways Redford has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Discovery Creative Pathways Redford a charter school?
Yes, Discovery Creative Pathways Redford 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 Redford a Title I school?
No, Discovery Creative Pathways Redford is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Creative Pathways Redford?
96.0% of students at Discovery Creative Pathways Redford 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
- 223
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 90.6%
- Phone
- (616) 916-7490
- Area population (ZIP 48240)
- 17,097
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 48240; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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