For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,019 students in Portland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Portland School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,019 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Portland School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#296 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
16 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,861 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
92%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
225
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
132
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
129
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
142
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
134
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
128
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
136
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
151
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
170
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
172
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
162
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
198
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,750 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,658 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,750
$18,370
Spending / Student
$14,658
$17,559
Best Portland School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Ionia Rd
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2981
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2981
Grades: 9-12
| 702 students
Rank: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
883 Cross St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2989
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2989
Grades: 3-5
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Portland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
745 Storz St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2985
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2985
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oakwood Elementary School
Magnet School
500 Oak St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2991
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2991
Grades: PK-2
| 497 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portland School District?
Portland School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,019 students.
What is the rank of Portland School District?
Portland School District is ranked #315 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Portland School District?
92% of Portland School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portland School District?
Portland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Portland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,658 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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