Portage Central Middle School
Tel:
(269)323-5600
- Portage Central Middle School serves 666 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Portage Central Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Portage Central Middle School's student population of 666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 666 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Portage Central Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Portage Central Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #829 out of 3,159 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 18% |
| White | 85% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Portage Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Portage West Middle School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Central Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Portage Central Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 413 students
0.1 miles
8422 South Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269)323-6100 0.1 K-5 413 - Portage Portage Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 1349 students
0.2 miles
8135 South Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269)323-5200 0.2 9-12 1349 - Portage Woodland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 390 students
1.4 miles
1401 Woodland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269)323-6600 1.4 K-5 390 - Portage Lake Center Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 557 students
2.0 miles
10011 Portage Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269)323-6300 2.0 K-5 557 - Portage Haverhill Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 413 students
2.1 miles
6633 Haverhill Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269)323-6200 2.1 K-5 413
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