Serving 679 students in grades 6-8, Portage West Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Portage West Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portage West Middle School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Portage West Middle School is ranked #316 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Portage West Middle School often compared to?
Portage West Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Portage North Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Portage West Middle School?
679 students attend Portage West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Portage West Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portage West Middle School?
Portage West Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Portage West Middle School offer ?
Portage West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Portage West Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Portage West Middle School located?
Portage West Middle School is located in the Woodbridge Hills neighborhood of Portage, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Woodbridge Hills.
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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