HOUGHTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Houghton Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Houghton-Portage Township School District school district, located in HOUGHTON, MI with about 343 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Houghton Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Houghton Middle School, located in the scenic Upper Peninsula of Michigan, serves as a vital component of the Houghton-Portage Township School District. Situated on Gundlach Road, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience tailored to the developmental needs of middle-grade students. By fostering a supportive academic environment, the school strives to prepare its learners for the rigors of high school while encouraging personal growth, social responsibility, and a strong sense of community within the Houghton area.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, the school emphasizes a balanced approach to student life, often integrating extracurricular opportunities that reflect the unique culture of the Copper Country. With its commitment to academic excellence and student success, Houghton Middle School works closely with families and the local community to maintain high educational standards. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or faculty resources, stakeholders are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.houghton.k12.mi.us/.

For more information, contact Houghton Middle School at (906) 482-4871 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1603 GUNDLACH RD
HOUGHTON, MI 49931-2605
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HOUGHTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUGHTON, MI with about 343 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
343
Teachers:
18.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 343 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HOUGHTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
89.5%
Asian
5.2%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic/Latino
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
45.5%
Male
54.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.