For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 714 students in the neighborhood of Crossroad Park, Portage, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crossroad Park are Portage North Middle School and Oakland Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Crossroad Park, Portage, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Crossroad Park, Portage, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Oakland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6325 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 324-8951
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 324-8951
Gr: K-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Crossroad Park, Portage, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Crossroad Park, Portage, MI include Portage North Middle School and Oakland Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Crossroad Park, Portage?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Crossroad Park, Portage.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Crossroad Park, Portage?
the neighborhood of Crossroad Park, Portage public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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