Howell School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 9 public schools in Howell School District, serving 7,055 students. Howell School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
- Public schools in Howell School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
- The top ranked public schools in Howell School District are Three Fires Elementary School, Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is more than the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Howell School District |
| School District Phone Number | (517) 548-6234 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 9 Schools | 3,735 Schools |
| # of Students | 7,055 Students | 1,472,301 Students |
| # of Teachers | 377 Teachers | 82,182 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Howell School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 869 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #206 out of 869 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 43% |
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| Graduation Rate | 89% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 43 Students | 9,974 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 85 Students | 49,834 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 242 Students | 114,872 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 35 Students | 260,793 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 6,522 Students | 978,273 Students |
| % White Students | 92% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 24 Students | 1,272 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 104 Students | 57,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 611 | 116,607 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 496 | 105,799 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 492 | 103,933 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 445 | 105,395 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 498 | 107,959 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 530 | 112,259 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 514 | 112,463 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 591 | 111,894 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 568 | 114,566 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 561 | 123,361 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 560 | 121,139 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 578 | 115,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 611 | 117,214 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 4,056 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,989 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,151. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,829 is less than the state median of $13,281. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $85 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $76 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,989 | $13,151 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,829 | $13,281 |
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Howell School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Three Fires Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20%4125 Crooked Lake Road10
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6387
Grades: K-5 | 649 students
- Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20%3503 Bigelow Rd10
Howell, MI 48855
(517) 548-1127
Grades: PK-5 | 474 students
- Northwest Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20%1233 Bower St10
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6297
Grades: PK-5 | 414 students
- Voyager Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 55%Rank:9/Top 20%1450 Byron Rd10
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-7500
Grades: PK-5 | 542 students
- Challenger Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30%1066 West Grand River Ave10
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6375
Grades: K-5 | 479 students
- Southwest Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30%915 Gay St10
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6288
Grades: PK-5 | 514 students
- Highlander Way Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50%511 North Highlander Way10
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6252
Grades: 6-8 | 849 students
- Parker Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 42%Rank:6/Top 50%400 Wright Rd10
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-4600
Grades: 6-8 | 824 students
- Howell High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1200 West Grand River Ave10
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8300
Grades: 9-12 | 2,310 students
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