Collins Elementary School

4451 West Houghton Lake Drive

School District

Houghton Lake Community Schools
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 08, 2024

I am continually impressed by the entire staff at Collins! From the lunch room, to the principal, everyone seems to genuinely care about each and every student. I’ve seen them work hard to learn about each student and how they best learn and take actionable steps to help students as well as their families. My child has gone from being years behind developmentally to testing at AND above grade level. This progress is because of their endless support! We are forever grateful for their kindness and help. They have been open to new ideas. I’ve seen firsthand the efforts undertaken to work on improvements and problem solving. They welcome and encourage family involvement in every process. It’s a small school with a big heart!
Submitted by parent on December 04, 2019

Wish I could give this school no stars.
Submitted by parent on September 24, 2018

My son with learning differences has flourished and no longer needs much extra help thanks in part to the awesome teachers here!
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2016

School is poor to average. My son had teachers that hardly did anything because they were retiring. The PE Teacher Julin is a bully gym teacher. She should be Fired! Just a NOBODY who acts tough towards kids.
Submitted by other on January 06, 2014

I honestly dislike this school so much. There are very little teachers that are suppose to teach the subject they are teaching. For example, Mrs.Wiggins (The sixth grade math teacher) is not a good math teacher, she does not explain enough about the concept she is trying to teach and her "notes" make no sense whatsoever, but she was an amazing reading teacher! The athletic students are praised and considered "popular" for being rich snobs. The academic genius students are not getting recognized, and the athletic students get much better treatment. If you wouldn't favor your own kids, then why favor your students. The students that our forgotten and left behind are falling through cracks and getting stuck. This school needs a serious additude makeover for all their staff.