For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 410 students in Portland, MI.
The top ranked public middle school in Portland, MI is Portland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portland, MI public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Portland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Portland, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portland Middle 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
| 410 students
Portland, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Portland Community Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1100 Ionia Road
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2987
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2987
Grades: Inquire with school
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Portland, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Portland, MI include Portland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Portland?
1 public middle schools are located in Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in Portland?
Portland public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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