For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,979 students in Portland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Portland School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,979 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Portland School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#258 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
82%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.8%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
18%
Showing 2008–2023. View full 22-year historical data
% White
91%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,823 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,983 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$34 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,823
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,983
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Portland School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
883 Cross St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2989
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2989
Gr: 3-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Portland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Ionia Rd
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2981
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2981
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Portland Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
745 Storz St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2985
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2985
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Oak St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2991
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2991
Gr: PK-2 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portland School District?
Portland School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,979 students.
What is the rank of Portland School District?
Portland School District is ranked #291 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Portland School District?
91% of Portland School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portland School District?
Portland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Portland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,983 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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