Houghton Middle School

Houghton-Portage Township School District
1603 GUNDLACH RD
HOUGHTON, MI 49931
341 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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/.
341
Total Students
19.1
Full-Time Teachers
17.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    304 (89.1 %)
  • Asian
    16 (4.7 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (4.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Houghton-Portage Township School District
Phone: (906)482-4871
Website: http://www.houghton.k12.mi.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 101
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 118
Grade 7 99
Grade 8 124
Gender Ratio