Serving 654 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Houghton Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 654 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Houghton Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houghton Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Houghton Elementary School?
654 students attend Houghton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Houghton Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houghton Elementary School?
Houghton Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Houghton Elementary School offer ?
Houghton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Houghton Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 654 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
