Northport Public School
Tel:
(231)386-5153
- Northport Public School serves 151 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Northport Public School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Northport Public School's student population of 151 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 151 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Northport Public School's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 7:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Northport Public School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1295 out of 3,159 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 26% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 18% |
| White | 64% | 66% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.28 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Northport Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Northport Public School is Leland Public School (9.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Leland Public School (9.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Leland Public School (9.9 miles away)
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- Leland Leland Public School Grades: K-12 | 485 students
9.9 miles
200 North Grand Ave
Leland, MI 49654
(231)256-9857 9.9 K-12 485 - Suttons Bay Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 92 students
10.9 miles
310 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231)271-8609 10.9 K-6 92 - Suttons Bay Suttons Bay Elementary School Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 166 students
10.9 miles
310 Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231)271-8601 10.9 K-12 166 - Suttons Bay Suttons Bay Senior High School Grades: 6-12 | 267 students
11.0 miles
500 South Elm St, Po Box 367
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231)271-8603 11.0 6-12 267 - Suttons Bay Suttons Bay Virtual School Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 89 students
11.2 miles
310 Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231)271-8685 11.2 K-12 89
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