Top Rankings
Howell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,722 students in Howell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Howell School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
10 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
6,722 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
392 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Howell School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#221 out of 866 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Graduation Rate
90%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.56
# American Indian Students
15 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
59 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
332 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
27 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
6,087 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
91%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
181 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
555
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
528
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
515
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
490
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
504
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
500
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
512
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
507
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
508
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
469
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
523
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
562
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
549
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,910 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,555 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,910
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,555
$17,693
Best Howell School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Voyager Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Byron Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-7500
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1233 Bower St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6297
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6297
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
915 Gay St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6288
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6288
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Rank: #44.
Parker Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Wright Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-4600
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #55.
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3503 Bigelow Rd
Howell, MI 48855
(517) 234-6074
Howell, MI 48855
(517) 234-6074
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #66.
Highlander Way Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 N Highlander Way
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8270
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8270
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: #77.
Howell High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8300
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,919 students
Rank: #88.
Three Fires Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4125 Crooked Lake Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6387
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6387
Grades: K-5
| 704 students
Rank: #99.
Challenger Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1066 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6375
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6375
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #1010.
Innovation Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
861 E Sibley St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8300
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Howell School District?
Howell School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,722 students.
What is the rank of Howell School District?
Howell School District is ranked #236 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Howell School District?
91% of Howell School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Howell School District?
Howell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Howell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,555 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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