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Portage School District

8107 Mustang Drive
Portage, MI 49002-5577
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Portage School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,485 students in Portage School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Portage School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
14 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
8,485 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
470 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Portage School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#112 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(22-23)
48%
35%
59%
45%
50%
38%
(22-23)
91%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
7%
18%
% White
69%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,797 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,885 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$126 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$126 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,797
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,885
$17,693

Best Portage School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portage Central High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8135 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,385 students
Rank: #22.
Moorsbridge Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7361 Moorsbridge Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #33.
Portage West Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7145 Moors Bridge Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 694 students
Rank: #44.
Portage Northern High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Idaho Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(616) 323-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: #55.
12th Street Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6501 S 12th St
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #66.
Portage Central Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8305 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Center Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10011 Portage Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6355
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #88.
Amberly Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6637 Amberly St
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #99.
Angling Road Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5340 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 Woodland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1111.
Portage North Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 W Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #1212.
Haverhill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6633 Haverhill Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1313.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8422 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #1414.
Portage Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 W Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Portage School District?
Portage School District manages 14 public schools serving 8,485 students.
What is the rank of Portage School District?
Portage School District is ranked #122 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Portage School District?
69% of Portage School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portage School District?
Portage School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Portage School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,885 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,485 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 91% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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