Very Good
#735 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 23% in state
Portage West Middle School
Middle School · Portage Public Schools · Portage, MI
A middle school in Portage, MI serving grades 6th – 8th.
7145 MOORS BRIDGE RD, Portage, MI 49024
- Math 52% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 70% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Portage West Middle School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 61% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
21%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Portage West 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$86,427
Median home value
$248,700
Median rent
$1,208/mo
College educated
51.4%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49024; 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 North Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Portage Central Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 750 | Compare → |
| Kalamazoo Christian Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.7private | 5–8 | 3.2 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Woodsedge Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 220 | 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
- #4 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 West Middle School is listed in Portage Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Portage West Middle School
Portage West Middle School is a public middle school in Portage, MI, part of Portage Public Schools, serving approximately 694 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #735 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Portage West Middle School
What grades does Portage West Middle School serve?
Portage West Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Portage West Middle School?
Portage West Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 694 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portage West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portage West Middle School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Portage West Middle School rank in MI?
Portage West Middle School ranks #735 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Portage West Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Portage West Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 West Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Portage West Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Portage West Middle School a charter school?
No, Portage West Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Portage West Middle School a Title I school?
No, Portage West Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Portage West Middle School?
21.0% of students at Portage West 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
- 694
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (269) 323-5800
- Area population (ZIP 49024)
- 30,937
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 49024; 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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