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Portage Township Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,588 students in Portage Township Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Portage Township Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,923 Schools
# Students
6,588 Students
1,034,613 Students
# Teachers
418 Teachers
67,652 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Portage Township Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 396 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.56
# American Indian Students
14 Students
1,674 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
31,220 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,820 Students
151,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
15%
# Black Students
1,073 Students
138,554 Students
% Black Students
16%
13%
# White Students
3,310 Students
653,771 Students
% White Students
50%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
334 Students
56,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
23,614
# Students in K Grade:
445
73,217
# Students in 1st Grade:
448
74,309
# Students in 2nd Grade:
489
76,724
# Students in 3rd Grade:
495
75,174
# Students in 4th Grade:
478
76,353
# Students in 5th Grade:
490
75,000
# Students in 6th Grade:
498
76,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
501
76,939
# Students in 8th Grade:
545
78,468
# Students in 9th Grade:
557
81,105
# Students in 10th Grade:
582
82,944
# Students in 11th Grade:
520
81,488
# Students in 12th Grade:
511
80,395
# Ungraded Students:
28
2,410
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,343 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,915 is higher than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,343
$13,159
Spending / Student
$12,915
$12,791
Best Portage Township Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rowena Kyle Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 Hamstrom Rd
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8030
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8030
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
South Haven Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
395 W Midway Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 763-8045
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 763-8045
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Ethel R Jones Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2374 Mccool Rd
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8025
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8025
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
George L Myers Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 Willowdale
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8035
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8035
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #55.
Crisman Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6161 Old Porter Rd
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8020
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8020
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #66.
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Central Ave
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8010
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8010
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #77.
Paul Saylor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
331 Midway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 763-8040
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 763-8040
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #88.
Portage High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6450 Us Hwy 6
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 764-6026
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 764-6026
Grades: 9-12
| 2,198 students
Rank: #99.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2825 Russell St
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8015
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8015
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #1010.
William Fegely Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5384 Stone Ave
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8150
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8150
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #1111.
Willowcreek Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5962 Central Ave
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8090
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8090
Grades: 6-8
| 931 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portage Township Schools School District?
Portage Township Schools School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,588 students.
What is the rank of Portage Township Schools School District?
Portage Township Schools School District is ranked #248 out of 396 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Portage Township Schools School District?
50% of Portage Township Schools School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portage Township Schools School District?
Portage Township Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Portage Township Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,915 is higher than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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