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Houghton Elementary School

203 W Jacker Ave
Houghton, MI 49931
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 643 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 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 643 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 10% in MI
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Houghton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Houghton Elementary School's student population of 643 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
643 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#219 out of 3069 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Houghton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Houghton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Houghton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Houghton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Houghton Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Houghton Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Houghton Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Houghton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
1%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Houghton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
91%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Houghton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Houghton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Houghton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Houghton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Houghton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Houghton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houghton Elementary School's ranking?
Houghton Elementary School is ranked #219 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Houghton Elementary School often compared to?
Houghton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chassell K12 School, Clk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
643 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?
Houghton Elementary School is part of Houghton-Portage Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 643 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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