Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy

Public, Charter K-8

 248 9th St
       Benton Harbor, MI  49022-4723


(269) 926-2885

District: Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,571 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  215

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.1%
Hispanic:
1.4%
White:
0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.16. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.83. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.1%), Hispanic (1.4%), White (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is 19.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is $12,571.
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Rank History for Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 0.67 1575th 1577 0.1%
2009 1.92 1579th 1589 0.6%
2010 2.29 1538th 1552 0.9%
2011 12.06 1455th 1552 6.3%
2012 21.17 1338th 1566 14.6%
2013 5.46 1529th 1563 2.2%
2014 5.81 1483rd 1533 3.3%
2015 5.95 1557th 1580 1.5%
2016 4.87 1529th 1548 1.2%
2018 8.16 1397th 1448 3.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.64 1303rd 1397 6.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.69 1341st 1443 7.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.11 1426th 1446 1.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.56 355th 475 25.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 0.52 834th 839 0.6%
2009 6.23 807th 847 4.7%
2010 6.38 814th 851 4.3%
2011 4.49 830th 858 3.3%
2012 22.15 751st 900 16.6%
2013 6.64 887th 919 3.5%
2014 8.63 857th 921 6.9%
2018 9.83 794th 838 5.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.87 743rd 815 8.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.00 264th 366 27.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 1 163 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2007 1 187 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2008 n/a 193 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 194
2009 2 184 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2010 3 167 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2011 1 186 0 0 0 0 0 0 187
2012 3 201 0 0 0 0 0 0 204
2013 2 151 0 1 0 0 1 0 155
2014 6 154 0 6 0 0 1 0 167
2015 6 172 0 2 0 0 0 0 180
2016 3 175 0 5 0 0 0 0 183
2017 2 185 1 0 0 0 0 0 188
2018 2 193 1 0 0 0 0 0 196
2019 2 191 0 2 0 0 0 0 195
2020 2 227 0 1 0 0 0 0 230
2021 2 219 0 0 0 0 0 0 221
2022 2 219 0 1 0 0 0 0 222
2023 2 214 0 1 0 0 0 0 217
2024 1 211 0 3 0 0 0 0 215

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 164 9.0 18.2 91.5
2007 192 8.8 21.8 97.9
2008 194 10.8 18.0 98.5
2009 186 9.8 19.0 98.4
2010 172 13.5 12.7 98.3
2011 187 10.5 17.8 96.8
2012 204 11.5 17.7 98
2013 155 9.5 16.3 98.1
2014 167 9.3 17.9 94.6
2015 180 6.0 30.0 100
2016 183 6.0 30.5 97.3
2017 188 8.0 23.5 100
2018 196 10.3 19.0 100
2019 195 11.1 17.5 100
2020 230 12.6 18.2 100
2021 221 11.2 19.7 100
2022 222 11.4 19.4 100
2023 217 7.7 28.1 100
2024 215 11.0 19.5 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 164 9.0 18.2 91.5
2007 192 8.8 21.8 97.9
2008 194 10.8 18.0 98.5
2009 186 9.8 19.0 98.4
2010 172 13.5 12.7 98.3
2011 187 10.5 17.8 96.8
2012 204 11.5 17.7 98
2013 155 9.5 16.3 98.1
2014 167 9.3 17.9 94.6
2015 180 6.0 30.0 100
2016 183 6.0 30.5 97.3
2017 188 8.0 23.5 100
2018 196 10.3 19.0 100
2019 195 11.1 17.5 100
2020 230 12.6 18.2 100
2021 221 11.2 19.7 100
2022 222 11.4 19.4 100
2023 217 7.7 28.1 100
2024 215 11.0 19.5 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,523 (13.3%) $9,928 (86.7%) $11,451
2020 $2,077 (20.5%) $8,034 (79.5%) $10,111
2021 $2,823 (24.6%) $8,636 (75.4%) $11,460
2022 $4,651 (38.0%) $7,595 (62.0%) $12,246
2023 $4,184 (33.3%) $8,387 (66.7%) $12,571

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students195217
 11.3%
African American191214
 12%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White22
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 215 students attended Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy.

Students at Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy are 98% African American, 1% Hispanic.


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