Top Rankings
Portage 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 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,479 students in Portage 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
14 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
8,479 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
487 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Portage School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Graduation Rate
91%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.8%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
8%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
67%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,057 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,385 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$139 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,057
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,385
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Portage School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portage West Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7145 Moors Bridge Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5800
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Moorsbridge Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7361 Moorsbridge Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6400
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Portage Central High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8135 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5200
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,391 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,194 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Portage Central Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8305 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5600
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Lake Center Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10011 Portage Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6355
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6355
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
12th Street Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6501 S 12th St
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6900
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Amberly Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6637 Amberly St
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5900
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Angling Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5340 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6000
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Woodland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6600
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6600
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Portage North Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 W Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5700
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Haverhill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6633 Haverhill Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6200
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8422 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6100
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6100
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
Portage Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 W Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6700
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portage School District?
Portage School District manages 14 public schools serving 8,479 students.
What is the rank of Portage School District?
Portage School District is ranked #117 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 School District?
67% of Portage School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portage School District?
Portage School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Portage School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,385 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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