Excellent
#196 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 6% in state
Houghton Elementary School
Elementary School · Houghton-portage Township School District · Houghton, MI
A Houghton-portage Township School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
203 WEST JACKER AVE, Houghton, MI 49931
- Math 72% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 65% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Houghton Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 69% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Houghton 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated794/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houghton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,279
Median home value
$221,200
Median rent
$853/mo
College educated
60.3%
Homeownership
44.6%
Poverty rate
28.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49931; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Copper Country Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Copper Country Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.0private | PK–10 | 3.3 mi | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Houghton-portage Township School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,288NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Houghton Elementary School is listed in Houghton-Portage Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Houghton Elementary School
Houghton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Houghton, MI, part of Houghton-portage Township School District, serving approximately 654 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #196 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Houghton Elementary School
What grades does Houghton Elementary School serve?
Houghton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Houghton Elementary School?
Houghton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 654 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houghton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Houghton Elementary School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Houghton Elementary School rank in MI?
Houghton Elementary School ranks #196 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Houghton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Houghton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Houghton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Houghton Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Houghton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Houghton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Houghton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Houghton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Houghton Elementary School?
35.6% of students at Houghton 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 654
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Houghton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (906) 482-0456
- Area population (ZIP 49931)
- 10,229
- Area average commute
- 12.2 min
- Area median age
- 22.3
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 49931; 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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