Is Houghton Middle School a good school?

Yes! Houghton Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 41 st of 897 Michigan middle schools.

How many students attend Houghton Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 346 students attended Houghton Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Houghton Middle School?

Students at Houghton Middle School are 89% White, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Houghton Middle School attend?

Students who attend Houghton Middle School usually go on to attend Houghton Central High School

Houghton Middle School in Houghton MI

Performance Trends

Compare Details Houghton Middle School ranks better than 95.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.78. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89%), Asian (5.5%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Houghton Middle School is 16.7. (See more...)

Compare Houghton Middle School employs 20.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Houghton Middle School is $11,270.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Houghton Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Houghton Middle School 41^st of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Houghton Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Houghton-Portage Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Houghton-Portage Township School District 20^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Houghton Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Houghton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	79.61	124^th	806	84.6%
2007	78.63	147^th	823	82.1%
2008	76.59	171^st	839	79.6%
2009	79.56	127^th	847	85.0%
2010	83.49	58^th	851	93.2%
2011	82.84	71^st	858	91.7%
2012	84.67	100^th	900	88.9%
2013	85.60	86^th	919	90.6%
2014	85.27	90^th	921	90.2%
2015	86.33	86^th	919	90.6%
2016	81.33	126^th	894	85.9%
2017	82.50	105^th	821	87.2%
2018	85.69	101^st	838	87.9%
2019	83.65	101^st	792	87.2%
2021	91.80	46^th	675	93.2%
2022	94.44	31^st	776	96.0%
2023	92.84	48^th	883	94.6%
2024	93.78	41^st	897	95.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Houghton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	37.23	236^th	377	37.4%
2023	95.66	3^rd	199	98.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Houghton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	74.09	137^th	815	83.2%
2019	74.92	92^nd	672	86.3%
2021	83.16	38^th	523	92.7%
2022	91.54	28^th	691	95.9%
2023	82.20	75^th	825	90.9%
2024	89.55	37^th	836	95.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Houghton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	83.51	102^nd	794	87.2%
2019	79.12	105^th	658	84.0%
2021	90.95	37^th	521	92.9%
2022	91.75	35^th	657	94.7%
2023	90.31	47^th	770	93.9%
2024	89.51	62^nd	771	92.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Houghton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	84.78	92^nd	797	88.5%
2019	82.03	90^th	639	85.9%
2021	88.35	45^th	540	91.7%
2022	94.22	30^th	658	95.4%
2023	92.40	44^th	776	94.3%
2024	94.34	30^th	786	96.2%

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Rank History for White students at Houghton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	76.58	129^th	678	81.0%
2019	73.47	131^st	624	79.0%
2021	87.15	50^th	577	91.3%
2022	90.88	43^rd	638	93.3%
2023	87.14	68^th	688	90.1%
2024	88.97	54^th	701	92.3%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Houghton Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	278	1	15	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	297
1999	290	1	18	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	313
2000	296	0	19	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
2001	290	2	15	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2002	272	1	24	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	300
2003	272	1	24	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	300
2004	274	2	15	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	296
2005	273	0	12	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	286
2006	251	1	15	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	271
2007	236	3	11	0	0	n/a	n/a	5	255
2008	240	5	9	1	2	n/a	n/a	1	258
2009	277	3	6	1	3	n/a	n/a	1	291
2010	291	3	4	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	302
2011	288	0	10	0	2	0	3	0	303
2012	292	2	12	0	2	1	2	0	311
2013	276	1	15	0	2	2	7	0	303
2014	267	1	13	2	1	1	8	0	293
2015	256	2	14	2	3	0	11	0	288
2016	295	1	20	4	1	0	11	0	332
2017	307	2	18	2	2	0	13	0	344
2018	307	1	18	3	1	0	13	0	343
2019	299	2	19	0	0	0	10	0	330
2020	277	1	19	3	0	0	9	0	309
2021	292	3	16	4	1	0	9	0	325
2022	290	2	10	5	0	0	11	0	318
2023	304	2	16	4	1	0	14	0	341
2024	308	1	19	3	0	0	15	0	346

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Houghton Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	297	18.0	16.5	0
1999	313	19.0	16.5	0
2000	316	18.0	17.6	0
2001	308	16.6	18.6	0
2002	300	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	300	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	296	13.0	22.8	n/a
2005	286	14.2	20.1	n/a
2006	271	12.2	22.2	0
2007	255	13.2	19.3	23.6
2008	258	12.2	21.1	26.8
2009	291	13.0	22.4	30.7
2010	302	13.2	22.8	32.1
2011	303	11.2	27.0	29.4
2012	311	14.6	21.3	30.9
2013	303	13.3	22.7	29
2014	293	15.2	19.2	27.6
2015	288	15.0	19.2	29.2
2016	332	17.0	19.5	28
2017	344	18.1	19.0	25.6
2018	343	18.3	18.7	26.2
2019	330	19.0	17.3	27
2020	309	17.8	17.3	27.2
2021	325	16.2	20.0	30.5
2022	318	17.5	18.1	30.5
2023	341	19.1	17.8	32.3
2024	346	20.7	16.7	29.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Houghton Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	297	18.0	16.5	0
1999	313	19.0	16.5	0
2000	316	18.0	17.6	0
2001	308	16.6	18.6	0
2002	300	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	300	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	296	13.0	22.8	n/a
2005	286	14.2	20.1	n/a
2006	271	12.2	22.2	0
2007	255	13.2	19.3	23.6
2008	258	12.2	21.1	26.8
2009	291	13.0	22.4	30.7
2010	302	13.2	22.8	32.1
2011	303	11.2	27.0	29.4
2012	311	14.6	21.3	30.9
2013	303	13.3	22.7	29
2014	293	15.2	19.2	27.6
2015	288	15.0	19.2	29.2
2016	332	17.0	19.5	28
2017	344	18.1	19.0	25.6
2018	343	18.3	18.7	26.2
2019	330	19.0	17.3	27
2020	309	17.8	17.3	27.2
2021	325	16.2	20.0	30.5
2022	318	17.5	18.1	30.5
2023	341	19.1	17.8	32.3
2024	346	20.7	16.7	29.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Houghton Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$352 (4.0%)	$8,415 (96.0%)	$8,767
2020	$442 (4.9%)	$8,508 (95.1%)	$8,950
2021	$1,241 (13.0%)	$8,338 (87.1%)	$9,578
2022	$1,052 (10.5%)	$8,974 (89.5%)	$10,027
2023	$1,074 (9.5%)	$10,196 (90.5%)	$11,270

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Houghton Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 101^st of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 48^th of 883 Middle schools	7.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Houghton Middle School)	50.4	47	3.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Houghton-Portage Township School District)	50.4	47	3.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Houghton Middle School)	55.7	51.3	4.4%
6th Grade Math (Houghton-Portage Township School District)	55.7	51.3	4.4%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Houghton Middle School)	60.6	72.3	11.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Houghton-Portage Township School District)	60.6	72.3	11.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Houghton Middle School)	61.5	70.3	8.8%
7th Grade Math (Houghton-Portage Township School District)	61.5	70.3	8.8%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Houghton Middle School)	45.1	58.1	13%
8th Grade Social Studies (Houghton-Portage Township School District)	45.1	58.1	13%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Houghton Middle School)	79.6	81.3	1.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Houghton-Portage Township School District)	79.6	81.3	1.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Houghton Middle School)	48.7	64.2	15.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Houghton-Portage Township School District)	48.7	64.2	15.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	330	341	3.3%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	1
Asian	19	16	15.8%
Hispanic	0	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	299	304	1.7%
Two or More Races	10	14	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27%	32.3%	5.3%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)		M-Step Math (2024)		M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Houghton Middle School	Public	6-8	1603 Gundlach Rd	Houghton	49931	Houghton County	Houghton-Portage Township School District	No	No	No	No	(906) 482-4871	346	21	16.7	29.5%	308 (89.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	19 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.3%)	93.8	41^st of 897 public middle schools	95.4%		92.8	48^th of 883 public middle schools	94.6%	7	88.2	65.5	68.1	49.1	65.5	52.6	71.6	59.6	$11,270	$1,075	$10,196
Washington Middle School	Public	6-8	57070 Mine St	Calumet	49913	Houghton County	Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 337-0311	277	19	14.3	58.1%	260 (93.9%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	72.5	189^th of 897 public middle schools	78.9%		66.2	234^th of 883 public middle schools	73.5%	45	80.4	35.9	45.9	38.0	35.1	41.3	50.6	46.1	$13,959	$823	$13,136

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