Kindergarten Discovery Center serves 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
212 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)4%
7%
Black
(15-16)96%
18%
White
(15-16)n/a
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kindergarten Discovery Center?
212 students attend Kindergarten Discovery Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Kindergarten Discovery Center students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kindergarten Discovery Center?
Kindergarten Discovery Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kindergarten Discovery Center offer ?
Kindergarten Discovery Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Kindergarten Discovery Center part of?
Kindergarten Discovery Center is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools School District.
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