Serving 127 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Northport Public School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northport Public School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 1,330.1 square miles in Northport, MI, with a typical drive to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and the furthest edge located up to 51.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northport Public School's student population of 127 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
127 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1884
School Rankings
Northport Public School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northport Public School is 0.65, which is more 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
#659 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
14%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northport Public School's ranking?
Northport Public School is ranked #659 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Northport Public School often compared to?
Northport Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leland Public School, Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northport Public School?
The graduation rate of Northport Public School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Northport Public School?
127 students attend Northport Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Northport Public School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northport Public School?
Northport Public School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Northport Public School offer ?
Northport Public School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northport Public School part of?
Northport Public School is part of Northport Public School District.
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