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#2791 of 3,192 schools in MI
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy · Benton Harbor, MI
A charter elementary school in Benton Harbor, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
248 9TH ST, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
- Math 10% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 10% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Harbor Charter School AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | PK–9 | 0.3 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| River of Life SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Career and Alternative Pathways to Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Discovery Enrichment CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 86 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,751NCES 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.
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is listed in Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Benton Harbor, MI, part of Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 215 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,791 of 3,192 schools in MI.
State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
What grades does Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy serve?
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy?
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy rank in MI?
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy ranks #2,791 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy?
100.0% of students at Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy 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
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.5%
- Phone
- (269) 926-2885
- Area population (ZIP 49022)
- 29,796
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 49022; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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