For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,088 students in Portage Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Portage Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
2,088 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Portage Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#292 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.52
# American Indian Students
13 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
209 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
42 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
1,722 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
82%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
85 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
146
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
123
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
149
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
133
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
141
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
138
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
154
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
126
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
127
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
184
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
143
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
199
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
204
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,923 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,932 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,923
$16,831
Spending / Student
$14,932
$16,804
Best Portage Community School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Endeavor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
414 Church St
Endeavor, WI 53930
(608) 587-2625
Endeavor, WI 53930
(608) 587-2625
Grades: K-5
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Lewiston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W11195 State Road 127
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2524
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2524
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
Rank: #33.
Portage Academy Of Achievement
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
117 W Franklin St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 745-0887
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 745-0887
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #44.
Muir Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Woodcrest Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-5531
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-5531
Grades: 2-5
| 422 students
Rank: #55.
Portage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Grades: 6-12
| 706 students
Rank: #66.
Wayne Bartels Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2505 New Pinery Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Rank: n/an/a
Portage Partnering Preschool
Magnet School
2600 Woodcrest Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3715
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3715
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
Rank: n/an/a
Woodridge Elementary School
Magnet School
333 E Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3494
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3494
Grades: K-1
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portage Community School District?
Portage Community School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,088 students.
What is the rank of Portage Community School District?
Portage Community School District is ranked #266 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 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 Portage Community School District?
82% of Portage Community School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portage Community School District?
Portage Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Portage Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,932 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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