Serving 436 students in grades 6-8, Portage Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Portage Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Portage Middle School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Portage Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portage Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1693 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
28%
14%
Black
30%
13%
White
29%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portage Middle School's ranking?
Portage Middle School is ranked #1693 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Portage Middle School often compared to?
Portage Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miami Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Portage Middle School?
436 students attend Portage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Portage Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portage Middle School?
Portage Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Portage Middle School offer ?
Portage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Portage Middle School part of?
Portage Middle School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Portage Middle School located?
Portage Middle School is located in the Interurban Acres neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN.
School Reviews
2 1/8/2021
The staff as in administrators are nice. But the teachers aren''t.
5 5/17/2016
This school is one of the best school's i have been to
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