Serving 341 students in grades 6-8, Houghton Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Houghton Middle 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 Middle School is 0.21, 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.
Houghton Middle School is ranked #235 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Houghton Middle School?
341 students attend Houghton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Houghton Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houghton Middle School?
Houghton Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Houghton Middle School offer ?
Houghton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Houghton Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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