Serving 547 students in grades 6-8, Portage North Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 547 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Portage North Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portage North Middle School is 0.57, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Portage North Middle School?
547 students attend Portage North Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Portage North Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portage North Middle School?
Portage North Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Portage North Middle School offer ?
Portage North Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Portage North Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 547 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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