Portage Township Schools School District
School District · Portage, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,588
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,588
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#251 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,458
+$96 vs Indiana median
District size
6,588 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Portage Township Schools ranks #251 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Portage Township Schools's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ethel R Jones Elementary School (7.5/10), Crisman Elementary School (7.0/10), and South Haven Elementary School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Portage Township Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Portage Township Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethel R Jones Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Crisman Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | South Haven Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Willowcreek Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | George L Myers Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | William Fegely Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Rowena Kyle Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Portage High School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Wallace Aylesworth Elementary | 4.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Central Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Portage Township Schools
Portage Township Schools is a Portage, Indiana school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 6,588 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. District-level spending was $12,458 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Portage Township Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ethel R Jones Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Portage Township Schools students show an average math proficiency of 45.5% and ELA proficiency of 46.1%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Portage Township Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Portage Township Schools with test data.
Schools in Portage Township Schools
11 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Portage
- Total Enrollment
- 6,588
- Teachers (FTE)
- 417
- District spending per student
- $12,458NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Portage Township Schools?
Portage Township Schools has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Portage Township Schools?
The average composite rating for Portage Township Schools is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Portage Township Schools?
Portage Township Schools's district-level spending was $12,458 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Portage Township Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Portage Township Schools is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Portage Township Schools?
Ethel R Jones Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Portage Township Schools with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Portage Township Schools?
Across schools in Portage Township Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Portage Township Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Portage Township Schools has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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