Howell Public Schools School District
School District · Howell, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,228
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,228
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Evaluating Howell Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Howell Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Northwest Elementary School
Howell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Howell High School
Howell · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southwest Elementary School
Howell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#316 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,228
$1,355 vs Michigan median
District size
6,722 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Howell Public Schools ranks #316 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Howell Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Northwest Elementary School (6.8/10), Howell High School (6.7/10), and Southwest Elementary School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.5/10 despite 40% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Howell Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Howell Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Howell High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Southwest Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Voyager Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Parker Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Three Fires Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Challenger Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Highlander Way Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Innovation Academy | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Howell Public Schools
Howell Public Schools is a Howell, Michigan school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 6,722 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. The district invests $13,228 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Howell Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northwest Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Howell Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 52.9% and ELA proficiency of 60.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Howell Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Howell Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Howell Public Schools
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Howell
- Total Enrollment
- 6,722
- Teachers (FTE)
- 391
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Howell Public Schools?
Howell Public Schools has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Howell Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Howell Public Schools is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Howell Public Schools?
Howell Public Schools spends $13,228 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Howell Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Howell Public Schools is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Howell Public Schools?
Northwest Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Howell Public Schools with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Howell Public Schools?
Across schools in Howell Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Howell Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Howell Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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