Ionia Middle School vs. Portland Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 665 students in grades 6-8, Ionia Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 451 students in grades 6-8, Portland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
665 students
451 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1900 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1808 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
221
134
Grade 7 Students
219
153
Grade 8 Students
225
164
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
14%
3%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
82%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%