Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Collins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Houghton Lake Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 469.8 square miles in Houghton Lake, MI. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 14.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 19.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Collins Elementary School's student population of 489 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
489 students
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1987–2025
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1990–2025 (no data for 1991, 1992, 1993 and 1995)
School Rankings
Collins Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collins Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2070 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2020)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2020)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Showing 2013–2022. Show full history, 2010–2022 (no data for 2020)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1990–2025 (no data for 1991, 1992, 1993 and 1995)
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
88%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1988–2025
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1993–2025
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1989–2025 (no data for 1991)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 2000–2025
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collins Elementary School's ranking?
Collins Elementary School is ranked #2070 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Collins Elementary School often compared to?
Collins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roscommon Elementary School, Grayling Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Collins Elementary School?
489 students attend Collins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Collins Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Collins Elementary School?
Collins Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Collins Elementary School offer ?
Collins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Collins Elementary School part of?
Collins Elementary School is part of Houghton Lake Community Schools.
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