Portland Public Schools School District
School District · Portland, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,179
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,179
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#444 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,179
$1,404 vs Michigan median
District size
2,010 students
Larger than Michigan median
About Portland Public Schools
Portland Public Schools is a Portland, Michigan school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,010 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. The district invests $13,179 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Portland Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Westwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Portland Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 34.4% and ELA proficiency of 50.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Portland Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Portland Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Portland Public Schools
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Portland
- Total Enrollment
- 2,010
- Teachers (FTE)
- 116
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Portland Public Schools?
Portland Public Schools has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Portland Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Portland Public Schools is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Portland Public Schools?
Portland Public Schools spends $13,179 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Portland Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Portland Public Schools is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Portland Public Schools?
Westwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Portland Public Schools with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Portland Public Schools?
Across schools in Portland Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Portland Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Portland Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 4 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.8%
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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