Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Houghton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-24%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
86%
18%
White
5%
64%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Houghton Elementary School?
270 students attend Houghton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Houghton Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houghton Elementary School?
Houghton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Houghton Elementary School offer ?
Houghton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Houghton Elementary School part of?
Houghton Elementary School is part of Saginaw School District Of The City Of.
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