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Kindergarten Discovery Center (Closed 2023)

1995 Union, P.o Box 1107
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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

This School
State Level (MI)
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%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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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