Serving 920 students in grades 6-8, Willowcreek Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 920 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Willowcreek Middle School serves the northern part of Portage, IN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 23.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willowcreek Middle School's student population of 920 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
920 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Willowcreek Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willowcreek Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1321 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
27%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
51%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willowcreek Middle School's ranking?
Willowcreek Middle School is ranked #1321 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Willowcreek Middle School often compared to?
Willowcreek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Fegely Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Willowcreek Middle School?
920 students attend Willowcreek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Willowcreek Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willowcreek Middle School?
Willowcreek Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Willowcreek Middle School offer ?
Willowcreek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willowcreek Middle School part of?
Willowcreek Middle School is part of Portage Township Schools.
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