Serving 750 students in grades 6-8, Portage Central Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 750 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Portage Central Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portage Central Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Portage Central Middle School?
750 students attend Portage Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Portage Central Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portage Central Middle School?
Portage Central Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Portage Central Middle School offer ?
Portage Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Portage Central Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 750 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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