Northport Public School

104 S Wing St
Northport, MI 49670
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 129 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Northport Public School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northport Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Northport Public School's student population of 129 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
129 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Northport Public School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northport Public School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#985 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northport Public School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northport Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northport Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northport Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northport Public School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
19%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Northport Public School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northport Public School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northport Public School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northport Public School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
54%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northport Public School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northport Public School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northport Public School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Northport Public School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Northport Public School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northport Public School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northport Public School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northport Public School's ranking?
Northport Public School is ranked #985 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Northport Public School often compared to?
Northport Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leland Public School, Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northport Public School?
The graduation rate of Northport Public School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Northport Public School?
129 students attend Northport Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Northport Public School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northport Public School?
Northport Public School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northport Public School offer ?
Northport Public School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northport Public School part of?
Northport Public School is part of Northport Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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