Serving 613 students in grades 6-8, William Fegely 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 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Fegely Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
William Fegely Middle School's student population of 613 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Fegely 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 William Fegely Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1310 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
15%
Black
21%
13%
White
45%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Fegely Middle School's ranking?
William Fegely Middle School is ranked #1310 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are William Fegely Middle School often compared to?
William Fegely Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willowcreek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend William Fegely Middle School?
613 students attend William Fegely Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of William Fegely Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Fegely Middle School?
William Fegely Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Fegely Middle School offer ?
William Fegely Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William Fegely Middle School part of?
William Fegely Middle School is part of Portage Township Schools School District.
School Reviews
4 11/19/2018
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5 4/18/2011
Excellent staff, Quality academic programs along with sports music and art. Many extracurricular activities
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