Mccord Elementary School serves 269 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 80%).
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
84%
18%
White
7%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Mccord Elementary School?
269 students attend Mccord Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mccord Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Mccord Elementary School offer ?
Mccord Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mccord Elementary School part of?
Mccord Elementary School is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools School District.
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