Portland Middle School vs. Ionia Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 418 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 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 629 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 28% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
418 students
629 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1778 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1659 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
151
217
Grade 7 Students
146
199
Grade 8 Students
121
213
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
89%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%