MILDRED C WELLS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy school district, located in BENTON HARBOR, MI with about 196 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 7th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy, located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school operates with a mission to provide a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while fostering a culture of character development and personal responsibility. By maintaining a smaller school setting, the academy aims to provide individualized attention to its students, helping them navigate the foundational years of their education while preparing them for high school success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy is deeply integrated into the Benton Harbor community. The school focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where families are encouraged to be active participants in the learning process. Through a combination of structured instruction and a commitment to nurturing the "whole child," the academy seeks to address the unique needs of its student population, striving to improve educational outcomes and provide equitable learning opportunities in a historically underserved region.

For more information, contact Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy at (269) 926-2885 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.