Best Schools in Port Austin, MI
Port Austin, MI has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,611 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Port Austin meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Port Austin, MI
The top high schools in Port Austin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tawas Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tawas Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 346 Students
2. Laker High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkton-pigeon-bay Port Laker Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
Best Middle Schools in Port Austin, MI
The top middle schools in Port Austin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tawas Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tawas Area Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 356 Students
2. Laker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkton-pigeon-bay Port Laker Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 239 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Port Austin, MI
The top elementary schools in Port Austin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkton-pigeon-bay Port Laker Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 401 Students
2. Clara B Bolen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tawas Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 434 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Port Austin, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Port Austin, MI has a total population of 1,973 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Port Austin, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Port Austin, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Port Austin, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Port Austin, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Port Austin, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Port Austin, MI
How many schools are in Port Austin, MI?
Port Austin, MI has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,611 students in total.
How do schools in Port Austin perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Port Austin score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Port Austin meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Port Austin?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations