Discovery Enrichment Center serves 99 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Enrichment Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Discovery Enrichment Center's student population of 99 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Discovery Enrichment Center is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
91%
18%
White
4%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Discovery Enrichment Center?
99 students attend Discovery Enrichment Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Discovery Enrichment Center students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Enrichment Center?
Discovery Enrichment Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery Enrichment Center offer ?
Discovery Enrichment Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Discovery Enrichment Center part of?
Discovery Enrichment Center is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools School District.
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