Collins Lower Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students (19-20)
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)1%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)3%
8%
Black
(19-20)n/a
18%
White
(19-20)92%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
74%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Collins Lower Elementary School?
350 students attend Collins Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Collins Lower Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Collins Lower Elementary School offer ?
Collins Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Collins Lower Elementary School part of?
Collins Lower Elementary School is part of Houghton Lake Community Schools.
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