Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy
Tel:
(269)926-2885
- Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy serves 188 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy's student population of 188 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 188 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #3133 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | 99% | 18% |
| White | 1% | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy is Dream Academy (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Benton Harbor Charter School Academy (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Steam Academy At Mlk (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Benton Harbor Steam Academy At Mlk Grades: 3-5 | 421 students
0.6 miles
750 E Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269)605-2400 0.6 3-5 421 - Benton Harbor Dream Academy Grades: 9-12 | 179 students
1.1 miles
1995 Union Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269)605-1900 1.1 9-12 179 - Benton Harbor Benton Harbor High School Grades: 9-12 | 613 students
1.2 miles
870 Colfax Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269)605-1200 1.2 9-12 613 - Benton Harbor Global Dual Language School Grades: K-6 | 110 students
1.2 miles
1716 Territorial Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269)519-0009 1.2 K-6 110 - Benton Harbor Benton Harbor Charter School Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 434 students
1.5 miles
455 Riverview Dr
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269)925-3807 1.5 K-8 434
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