Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods

Summary:

Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods is a public charter elementary school serving 596 students in grades K-8 in Harper Woods, Michigan. The school is part of the Harper Woods The School District of the City of, which is ranked 588 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's focus on "creative pathways," Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods faces significant challenges. The school has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 50.6% to 77.7% in recent years, which is much higher than nearby schools like Stevens T Mason Elementary School (26.8%) and Kerby Elementary School (9.3%). Academically, the school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly lower than the state and nearby school averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 8.8% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA and Math, compared to the state averages of 39.6% and 43.4%, respectively.

The stark contrast in performance between Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods and the nearby Grosse Pointe Public Schools district, which serves more diverse student populations, highlights the issue of educational equity. Despite the school's high spending per student, which has increased from $8,876 to $12,971 in recent years, the predominantly African American student population at Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods is not receiving the same level of educational opportunities and outcomes as their peers in the more affluent Grosse Pointe district.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

19360 Harper Ave
Harper Woods, MI 48225-2212

(616) 916-7590

District: Discovery Creative Pathways

SchoolDigger Rank:
1429^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,971

Student/teacher ratio: 35.0

Number of students: 596

Racial breakdown:

African American:

99.0%

White:

0.5%

Asian:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods ranks worse than 96.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.3. (See more...)

Compare Details Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods ranks worse than 93.5% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.77. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (99%), White (0.5%), Asian (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods is 35. (See more...)

Compare Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods is $12,971.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods:

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods 1429^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods 839^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Discovery Creative Pathways:

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Creative Pathways 588^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.47	1388^th	1470	5.6%
2024	6.30	1429^th	1486	3.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.89	1255^th	1350	7.0%
2024	8.52	1327^th	1381	3.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.88	1252^nd	1321	5.2%
2024	7.14	1292^nd	1342	3.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.47	1287^th	1334	3.5%
2024	4.86	1328^th	1347	1.4%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.76	270^th	321	15.9%
2024	18.06	309^th	348	11.2%

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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 Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.24	830^th	883	6.0%
2024	8.77	839^th	897	6.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.58	785^th	825	4.8%
2024	12.50	761^st	836	9.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.11	763^rd	771	1.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.49	736^th	776	5.2%
2024	11.18	721^st	786	8.3%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.56	250^th	310	19.4%
2024	22.38	242^nd	300	19.3%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods

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Year	White	African American	Asian	American Indian	Total
2018	0	254	0	0	254
2019	0	342	0	0	342
2020	2	426	0	0	428
2021	2	469	0	0	471
2022	2	514	1	0	517
2023	3	590	2	1	596

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	254	11.0	23.0	95.7
2019	342	16.0	21.3	93
2020	428	12.0	35.6	94.9
2021	471	16.0	29.4	95.8
2022	517	22.6	22.8	90.9
2023	596	17.0	35.0	87.6

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 Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	254	11.0	23.0	95.7
2019	342	16.0	21.3	93
2020	428	12.0	35.6	94.9
2021	471	16.0	29.4	95.8
2022	517	22.6	22.8	90.9
2023	596	17.0	35.0	87.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2020	$1,245 (14.0%)	$7,631 (86.0%)	$8,876
2021	$04 (0.0%)	$9,747 (99.9%)	$9,752
2022	$3,622 (31.9%)	$7,739 (68.1%)	$11,362
2023	$3,077 (23.7%)	$9,894 (76.3%)	$12,971

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	342	596	74.3%
African American	342	590	72.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	3
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93%	87.6%	5.4%

Schools Near Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods	Public, Charter	K-8	19360 Harper Ave	Harper Woods	48225	Wayne County	Discovery Creative Pathways	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 916-7590	596	17	35.0	87.6%	3 (0.5%)	590 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.3	1429^th of 1486 public elementary schools	3.8%		7.5	1388^th of 1470 public elementary schools	5.6%	41	34.5		8.8	13.9	15.2	10.5	13.4	8.8	11.3			6.0	7.6	10.9		5.5	$12,971	$3,077	$9,894
Tyrone Elementary School	Public, Magnet	3-5	19525 Tyrone St	Harper Woods	48225	Wayne County	Harper Woods The School District of the City of	No	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 245-5379	327	19	17.5	82.6%	12 (3.7%)	305 (93.3%)	5 (1.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	5.8	1445^th of 1486 public elementary schools	2.8%		4.3	1459^th of 1470 public elementary schools	0.7%	14			9.5	14.0	13.3			11.6	2.5				12.4				$17,983	$2,839	$15,144
Marquette ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	6145 Canyon St	Detroit	48236	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 417-9360	514	30	16.9	93.6%	3 (0.6%)	506 (98.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6.9	1417^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.6%		5.3	1439^th of 1470 public elementary schools	2.1%	22	27.7				17.6	9.3	10.6			6.0		6.4	7.8	12.2			$20,587	$6,505	$14,082
Beacon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	19475 Beaconsfield St	Harper Woods	48225	Wayne County	Harper Woods The School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 245-5343	338	17	19.4	83.7%	7 (2.1%)	325 (96.2%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)																	$16,638	$2,276	$14,362
John Monteith Elementary School	Public	K-4	1275 Cook Rd	Grosse Pointe Woods	48236	Wayne County	Grosse Pointe Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 432-4500	477	32	14.8	26.4%	315 (66.0%)	88 (18.4%)	21 (4.4%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	42 (8.8%)	76	316^th of 1486 public elementary schools	78.7%		69.4	402^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	72.7%	86			62.5	48.1				57.9	53.2								$17,436	$1,418	$16,018
Carleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11724 Casino St	Detroit	48224	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-8322	392	24	16.1	96.4%	2 (0.5%)	388 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	10.5	1334^th of 1486 public elementary schools	10.2%		4.7	1452^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	1.2%	118				22.2	15.2				16.7				11.1				$21,215	$6,547	$14,668
Stevens T Mason Elementary School	Public	K-4	1640 Vernier Rd	Grosse Pointe Woods	48236	Wayne County	Grosse Pointe Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 432-4400	301	20	14.9	45.2%	155 (51.5%)	108 (35.9%)	16 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (7.0%)	53.8	652^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	56.1%		31.7	968^th of 1470 public elementary schools	34.1%	316			44.0	42.6				52.0	35.2								$21,890	$2,481	$19,409
Chandler Park Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	20200 Kelly Rd	Harper Woods	48225	Wayne County	Chandler Park Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 884-8830	772	39	19.6	96.1%	0 (0.0%)	772 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.9	1366^th of 1486 public elementary schools	8.1%		8.8	1347^th of 1470 public elementary schools	8.4%	19			12.5	19.3	22.9			13.4	6.7	5.1			16.1				$12,837	$3,298	$9,539
Kerby Elementary School	Public	K-4	285 Kerby Rd	Grosse Pointe Farms	48236	Wayne County	Grosse Pointe Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(313) 432-4200	283	20	13.9	11.0%	232 (82.0%)	17 (6.0%)	7 (2.5%)	9 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.0%)	97.2	18^th of 1486 public elementary schools	98.8%		88.2	132^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	91.0%	114			83.3	70.0				86.4	86.0								$18,002	$1,690	$16,312
Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	15865 E 7 Mile Rd	Detroit	48205	Wayne County	Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 371-1300	732	41	17.8	97.1%	3 (0.4%)	683 (93.3%)	18 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.7%)	13.2	1283^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	13.7%		15	1236^th of 1470 public elementary schools	15.9%	47	39.2	13.7	15.6	6.9	20.6	25.3	29.6	23.4	8.3	7.9	16.0	21.4	20.6	25.5	4.8		$12,768	$1,992	$10,776

Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods

Is Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods a good school?

Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods ranks in the bottom 3.8% of Michigan elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods?

Students at Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods are 99% African American.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 596 students attended Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods.

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