Discovery Creative Pathways


Summary:

The Discovery Creative Pathways district in Michigan operates two struggling elementary schools, Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods and Discovery Creative Pathways Redford. Both schools serve predominantly African American, low-income communities, with over 87% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Unfortunately, these schools exhibit consistently low academic performance, with proficiency rates well below the state average in core subjects like English Language Arts and Math.

Chronic absenteeism is a major issue, with over 75% of students at both schools being chronically absent. This likely contributes to the poor academic outcomes, as students are missing significant instructional time. Despite relatively high per-student spending, the schools are still struggling to provide quality education and equitable opportunities for their students. The racial makeup of the schools, with over 94% of students being African American, also raises concerns about educational equity and access to resources.

Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the Discovery Creative Pathways district, where both elementary schools are underperforming and facing significant challenges related to chronic absenteeism, low academic proficiency, and socioeconomic disadvantages. Addressing these systemic issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational outcomes and provide all students with the resources and support they need to succeed.

District Detail

 19360 Harper Ave
Harper Woods, MI 48225-2212

 (616) 916-7509

SchoolDigger Rank:
588th of 610 Michigan districts

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Grades served: K-8
Students: 840

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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