- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houghton, MI
Houghton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Houghton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262889000846
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houghton Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Houghton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Houghton Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houghton Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Houghton, MI.
School address
District: Houghton-Portage Township School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262889000846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Houghton Middle School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 262889000846 · Houghton, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 18.9:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Houghton Elementary School (618 students)
Houghton Middle School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Houghton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Houghton Eleme
Houghton Elementary School
618 students
- Houghton Centr
Houghton Central High School
481 students
- This school
Houghton Middle School
359 students
What this shows Houghton Middle School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houghton Middle School compares
Houghton Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Michigan - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,288
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Houghton Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Houghton-Portage Township School District reports $12,288 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Houghton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houghton Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houghton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houghton Middle School
How many students attend Houghton Middle School?
Houghton Middle School has 359 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houghton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houghton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Houghton Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houghton Middle School?
28.4% of students at Houghton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houghton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Houghton Middle School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Houghton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houghton Middle School?
Houghton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Houghton Middle School rank among public schools in Houghton?
By Resource Investment Index, Houghton Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Houghton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Houghton-Portage Township School District?
Besides Houghton Middle School, Houghton-Portage Township School District also operates Houghton Elementary School (618 students) and Houghton Central High School (481 students). See the Houghton-Portage Township School District district page for the complete list.