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#1308 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 41% in state
Portage Central Middle School
Middle School · Portage Public Schools · Portage, MI
A middle school in Portage, MI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8305 SOUTH WESTNEDGE AVE, Portage, MI 49002
- Math 47% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 57% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Portage Central Middle School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Portage Central Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,264/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portage), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,621
Median home value
$223,000
Median rent
$910/mo
College educated
43%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage West Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| Portage North Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Woodsedge Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Providence Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–9 | 3.5 mi | 71 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Portage Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #7 of 14
- District spending per student
- $13,805NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Portage Central Middle School is listed in Portage Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Portage Central Middle School
Portage Central Middle School is a public middle school in Portage, MI, part of Portage Public Schools, serving approximately 750 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,308 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Portage Central Middle School
What grades does Portage Central Middle School serve?
Portage Central Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Portage Central Middle School?
Portage Central Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 750 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portage Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portage Central Middle School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Portage Central Middle School rank in MI?
Portage Central Middle School ranks #1,308 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Portage Central Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Portage Central Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Portage Central Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Portage Central Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Portage Central Middle School a charter school?
No, Portage Central Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Portage Central Middle School a Title I school?
No, Portage Central Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Portage Central Middle School?
23.1% of students at Portage Central Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 750
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (269) 323-5600
- Area population (ZIP 49002)
- 19,444
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49002; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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