Discovery Enrichment Center vs Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Enrichment Center
Benton Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
80 students
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
Benton Harbor · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
227 students
| Measure | Discovery Enrichment Center Benton Harbor, Michigan | Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy Benton Harbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1029 of 1,581 | #1552 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #34875 of 50,301 | #49953 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 80 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 80 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Benton Harbor | Benton Harbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Enrichment Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 7.6).
- •Discovery Enrichment Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 100%).
- •Discovery Enrichment Center does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 17.5).
- •Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 227 students compared with 80.
- •Discovery Enrichment Center is a public school while Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Discovery Enrichment Center better than Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Enrichment Center ranks higher (35.6 vs 7.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Discovery Enrichment Center and Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Benton Harbor and Benton Harbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Enrichment Center: 80. Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Enrichment Center and Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy rank in Michigan?
Discovery Enrichment Center is 1029th of 1,581 and Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is 1552nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).