Top Rankings
Portage Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,584 students in Portage Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Portage Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
14 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
8,584 Students
1,395,053 Students
# Teachers
472 Teachers
82,775 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Portage Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 863 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 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.55
# American Indian Students
11 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
592 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
629 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
521 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
6%
18%
# White Students
6,068 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
71%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
760 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
698
114,607
# Students in 1st Grade:
603
98,784
# Students in 2nd Grade:
615
100,963
# Students in 3rd Grade:
633
100,661
# Students in 4th Grade:
639
100,564
# Students in 5th Grade:
626
102,114
# Students in 6th Grade:
649
102,037
# Students in 7th Grade:
628
104,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
646
107,471
# Students in 9th Grade:
728
121,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
748
114,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
698
109,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
673
114,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,627 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,261. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,714 is less than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$126 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$126 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,627
$18,261
Spending / Student
$14,714
$17,455
Best Portage Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portage Central High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8135 South Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5200
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,424 students
Rank: #22.
Moorsbridge Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7361 Moors Bridge Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6400
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #33.
Portage West Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7145 Moors Bridge Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5800
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 653 students
Rank: #44.
Portage Northern High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Idaho Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(616) 323-5400
Portage, MI 49024
(616) 323-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,289 students
Rank: #55.
12th Street Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6501 South 12th St
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6900
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #66.
Portage Central Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8305 South Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5600
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Center Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10011 Portage Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6355
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6355
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #88.
Amberly Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6637 Amberly St
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5900
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #99.
Angling Road Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5340 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6000
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Woodland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6600
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #1111.
Portage North Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 W Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5700
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: #1212.
Haverhill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6633 Haverhill Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6200
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #1313.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8422 South Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6100
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #1414.
Portage Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 West Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6700
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portage Public Schools School District?
Portage Public Schools School District manages 14 public schools serving 8,584 students.
What is the rank of Portage Public Schools School District?
Portage Public Schools School District is ranked #120 out of 863 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Portage Public Schools School District?
71% of Portage Public Schools School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portage Public Schools School District?
Portage Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Portage Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,714 is less than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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