Summary:
Huron School District serves the city of New Boston, Michigan, with five schools covering early childhood through 12th grade, and the district overall earns a solid 4-star rating, ranking in the 75th percentile statewide. For parents, this is a district that performs above state averages in most areas, with a standout elementary school, a strong high school for college readiness, and a few specific challenges worth knowing about.
The clear star is Brown Elementary School, which surged from the 60th to the 77th percentile in just one year—the biggest jump in the district. Its 5th graders outperform every other school in the district in reading, math, and science, and it does so with lower per-student spending than William D Miller Elementary School. Meanwhile, Huron High School excels in SAT reading/writing (65% proficiency, nearly 13 points above the state) and boasts a 93.8% graduation rate, though math remains a weak spot—especially by 10th grade, where PSAT math proficiency falls below the state average. Carl T Renton Junior High School is a consistent performer, with 8th graders showing exceptional English skills (74.6% proficiency) but a much lower 42% in math, highlighting a large subject gap.
Parents should note two concerns. First, William D Miller Elementary School shows a dramatic "5th grade slump"—scores drop by 13 to 25 points from 4th to 5th grade, falling below state averages in science. Second, Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center has a very high chronic absenteeism rate (36.9%) and the highest poverty rate in the district, which may impact early learning. On the positive side, the district excels in social studies at the elementary and middle school levels, and overall graduation and dropout rates are significantly better than the state. If you're choosing between elementary schools, Brown is the clear academic leader, while Miller offers a more affordable option but with that 5th-grade challenge to watch.
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