Portage Central Middle School
Tel:
(269) 323-5600
- Portage Central Middle School serves 690 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Portage Central Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
Portage Central Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Portage Central Middle School's student population of 690 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 690 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Portage Central Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Portage Central Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #604 out of 3119 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 18% |
| White | 85% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Portage School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Portage Central Middle School is Portage Central High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Oakland Academy (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Central Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Portage Central Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 440 students
0.1 miles
8422 South Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6100 0.1 PK-5 440 - Portage Portage Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,356 student
0.2 miles
8135 South Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5200 0.2 9-12 1,356 - Portage Woodland Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 381 students
1.4 miles
1401 Woodland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6600 1.4 PK-5 381 - Portage Lake Center Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 555 students
2.0 miles
10011 Portage Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6300 2.0 PK-5 555 - Portage Haverhill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 391 students
2.1 miles
6633 Haverhill Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6200 2.1 PK-5 391
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