Portage Public Schools School District
School District · Portage, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
8,514
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
8,514
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Evaluating Portage Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Portage Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Portage Central High School
Portage · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Portage Northern High School
Portage · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Portage West Middle School
Portage · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#173 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,805
$778 vs Michigan median
District size
8,514 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Portage Public Schools ranks #173 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Portage Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Portage Central High School (7.8/10), Portage Northern High School (7.6/10), and Portage West Middle School (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.5/10 despite 67% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Portage Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Portage Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portage Central High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Portage Northern High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Portage West Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Moorsbridge Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | 12th Street Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Woodland Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Portage Central Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Lake Center Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Portage Community High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Portage North Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $13,805 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Portage Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Portage Central High School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Portage Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 52.3% and ELA proficiency of 64.6%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools3
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Portage
- Total Enrollment
- 8,514
- Teachers (FTE)
- 481
- District spending per student
- $13,805NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.6/10. 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 Public Schools?
Portage Public Schools's district-level spending was $13,805 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 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 Central High School is the highest-rated school in Portage Public Schools with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Portage Public Schools?
Across schools in Portage Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.6%. 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 6.6/10 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 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.6%
How we rate schools
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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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