Top Rankings
Portage School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,591 students in Portage School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Portage School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
14 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
8,591 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
475 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Portage School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.55
# American Indian Students
10 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
591 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
658 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
545 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
6%
18%
# White Students
5,993 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
70%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
792 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
694
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
598
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
617
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
626
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
643
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
632
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
669
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
655
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
647
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
666
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
716
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
728
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
700
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,615 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,702 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$126 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$126 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,615
$18,370
Spending / Student
$14,702
$17,559
Best Portage School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portage Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8135 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5200
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,420 students
Rank: #22.
Moorsbridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7361 Moorsbridge Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6400
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 608 students
Rank: #33.
Portage West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7145 Moors Bridge Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5800
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #44.
Portage Northern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Idaho Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(616) 323-5400
Portage, MI 49024
(616) 323-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,252 students
Rank: #55.
12th Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6501 S 12th St
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6900
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #66.
Portage Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8305 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5600
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10011 Portage Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6355
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6355
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #88.
Amberly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6637 Amberly St
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5900
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #99.
Angling Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5340 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6000
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Woodland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6600
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #1111.
Portage North Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 W Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5700
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #1212.
Haverhill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6633 Haverhill Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6200
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #1313.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8422 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6100
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1414.
Portage Community High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 W Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6700
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portage School District?
Portage School District manages 14 public schools serving 8,591 students.
What is the rank of Portage School District?
Portage School District is ranked #120 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Portage School District?
70% of Portage School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portage School District?
Portage School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Portage School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,702 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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