How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Houghton Elementary School | Mason Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | WHITE LAKE, MI | WATERFORD, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 278 | 731 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.8% | 61.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Houghton Elementary School | Mason Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,093 | $19,093 |
| District | Waterford School District | Waterford School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Houghton Elementary School | Mason Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.0% | 56.0% |
| African American | 9.4% | 15.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% | 21.8% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Houghton Elementary School | Mason Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 243.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.8% | 51.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 121 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.