Top Rankings
Howell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,868 students in Howell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Howell School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
10 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
6,868 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
377 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Howell School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#221 out of 866 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Graduation Rate
90%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.55
# American Indian Students
19 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
58 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
334 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
33 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
6,226 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
91%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
174 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
621
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
521
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
486
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
515
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
518
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
514
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
506
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
510
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
469
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
522
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
538
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
516
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
632
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,593 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,245 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,593
$18,370
Spending / Student
$14,245
$17,559
Best Howell School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Voyager Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Byron Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-7500
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1233 Bower St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6297
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6297
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
915 Gay St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6288
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6288
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #44.
Parker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Wright Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-4600
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 741 students
Rank: #55.
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3503 Bigelow Rd
Howell, MI 48855
(517) 234-6074
Howell, MI 48855
(517) 234-6074
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #66.
Highlander Way Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 N Highlander Way
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8270
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8270
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Rank: #77.
Howell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8300
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,024 students
Rank: #88.
Three Fires Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4125 Crooked Lake Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6387
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6387
Grades: K-5
| 670 students
Rank: #99.
Challenger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1066 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6375
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6375
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #1010.
Innovation Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
861 E Sibley St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8300
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Howell School District?
Howell School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,868 students.
What is the rank of Howell School District?
Howell School District is ranked #237 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Howell School District?
91% of Howell School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Howell School District?
Howell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Howell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,245 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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