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 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
17 teachers
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
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
84%
18%
White
7%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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