Portage Public Schools School District
School District · Portage, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,805
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,805
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#359 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,805
$778 vs Michigan median
District size
8,514 students
Much larger than Michigan median
About Portage Public Schools
Portage Public Schools is a Portage, Michigan school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 8,514 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.7:1. The district invests $13,805 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Portage Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Portage Community High School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Portage Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 45.3% and ELA proficiency of 56.5%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Portage Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Portage Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Portage Public Schools
14 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Portage
- Total Enrollment
- 8,514
- Teachers (FTE)
- 481
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Portage Public Schools?
Portage Public Schools has 14 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Portage Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Portage Public Schools is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Portage Public Schools?
Portage Public Schools spends $13,805 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Portage Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Portage Public Schools is 17.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Portage Public Schools?
Portage Community High School is the highest-rated school in Portage Public Schools with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Portage Public Schools?
Across schools in Portage Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Portage Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Portage Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan 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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