Average
#2305 of 3,192 schools in MI
Based on limited data
Discovery Enrichment Center
Elementary School · Benton Harbor Area Schools · Benton Harbor, MI
A Benton Harbor Area Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
465 S MCCORD ST, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
- 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 10 schools in Benton Harbor.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Discovery Enrichment Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,440/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Benton Harbor), 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
$39,859
Median home value
$140,500
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
31.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49022; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Alternative Pathways to Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| River of Life SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Mildred C Wells Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Benton Harbor Charter School AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | PK–9 | 1.2 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Benton Harbor Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $20,734NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Discovery Enrichment Center is listed in Benton Harbor Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Enrichment Center
Discovery Enrichment Center is a public elementary school in Benton Harbor, MI, part of Benton Harbor Area Schools, serving approximately 86 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,305 of 3,192 schools in MI. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Enrichment Center
What grades does Discovery Enrichment Center serve?
Discovery Enrichment Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Discovery Enrichment Center?
Discovery Enrichment Center has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Enrichment Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Enrichment Center is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Enrichment Center rank in MI?
Discovery Enrichment Center ranks #2,305 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Discovery Enrichment Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Enrichment Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Discovery Enrichment Center a charter school?
No, Discovery Enrichment Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Discovery Enrichment Center a Title I school?
No, Discovery Enrichment Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Enrichment Center?
89.5% of students at Discovery Enrichment Center 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
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 86
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.6%
- Phone
- (269) 605-1600
- Area population (ZIP 49022)
- 29,796
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 49022; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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