Below Average
#2691 of 3,192 schools in MI
Collins Elementary School
Elementary School · Houghton Lake Community Schools · Houghton Lake, MI
A Houghton Lake Community Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4451 W HOUGHTON LAKE DR, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
- Math 25% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 33% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Collins Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Collins Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average457/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,622
Median home value
$142,300
Median rent
$784/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48629; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Lake Regional Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 70 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Houghton Lake Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,461NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Collins Elementary School is listed in Houghton Lake Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Collins Elementary School
Collins Elementary School is a public elementary school in Houghton Lake, MI, part of Houghton Lake Community Schools, serving approximately 553 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,691 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Collins Elementary School
What grades does Collins Elementary School serve?
Collins Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Collins Elementary School?
Collins Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Collins Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Collins Elementary School rank in MI?
Collins Elementary School ranks #2,691 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Collins Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Collins Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Collins Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Collins Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Collins Elementary School a charter school?
No, Collins Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Collins Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Collins Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Collins Elementary School?
85.2% of students at Collins Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Roscommon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (989) 366-2030
- Area population (ZIP 48629)
- 7,922
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 58.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48629; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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