For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,103 students in Portage Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Portage Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
2,103 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Portage Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 5% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#254 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.51
# American Indian Students
11 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
210 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
13%
# Black Students
56 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
1,733 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
82%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
75 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
137
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
136
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
135
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
137
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
142
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
121
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
148
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
121
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
124
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
158
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
157
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
191
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
187
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
209
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,810 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,825 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,810
$16,747
Spending / Student
$14,825
$16,719
Best Portage Community School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Endeavor Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
414 Church St
Endeavor, WI 53930
(608) 587-2625
Endeavor, WI 53930
(608) 587-2625
Grades: PK-5
| 79 students
Rank: #22.
Lewiston Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W11195 State Road 127
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2524
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2524
Grades: K-5
| 88 students
Rank: #33.
Portage Of Achievement
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
117 W Franklin St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 745-0887
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 745-0887
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #44.
Muir Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2600 Woodcrest Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-5531
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-5531
Grades: 2-5
| 296 students
Rank: #55.
Rusch Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
117 W Franklin St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-7376
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-7376
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Rank: #66.
Wayne Bartels Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2505 New Pinery Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #77.
Portage High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Grades: 6-12
| 721 students
Rank: n/an/a
2600 Woodcrest Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3715
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3715
Grades: PK-6
| 131 students
Rank: n/an/a
333 E Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3494
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3494
Grades: K-1
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portage Community School District?
Portage Community School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,103 students.
What is the rank of Portage Community School District?
Portage Community School District is ranked #256 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage Community School District?
82% of Portage Community School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portage Community School District?
Portage Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Portage Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,825 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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