Top Rankings
Houghton-Portage Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,418 students in Houghton-Portage Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Houghton-Portage Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,418 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Houghton-Portage Township School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 855 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
48%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
56 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
7 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,295 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
91%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
47 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
114
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
106
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
112
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
97
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
100
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
119
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
117
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
122
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,949 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,001 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,949
$18,267
Spending / Student
$11,001
$17,461
Best Houghton-Portage Township School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houghton Central High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1603 Gundlach Rd
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0450
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0450
Grades: 9-12
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
Houghton Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
203 West Jacker Ave
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0456
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0456
Grades: K-5
| 621 students
Rank: #33.
Houghton Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1603 Gundlach Rd
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-4871
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-4871
Grades: 6-8
| 318 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Houghton-Portage Township School District?
Houghton-Portage Township School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,418 students.
What is the rank of Houghton-Portage Township School District?
Houghton-Portage Township School District is ranked #30 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Houghton-Portage Township School District?
91% of Houghton-Portage Township School District students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% 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-Portage Township School District?
Houghton-Portage Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Houghton-Portage Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,001 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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