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Portage West Middle School vs. Portage Central Middle School

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School Overview

School
Portage West Middle School
7145 Moors Bridge Rd
Portage, MI 49024
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Portage Central Middle School
8305 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Portage West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Portage Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 694 students in grades 6-8, Portage West Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 750 students in grades 6-8, Portage Central 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 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
694 students
750 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Portage West Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Portage Central Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Portage West Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Portage Central Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Portage West Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Portage Central Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Portage West Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portage Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Portage Central Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portage Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#257 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
#601 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Portage West Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Portage Central Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in MI)
51%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Portage West Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Portage Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Portage West Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Portage Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Portage West Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Portage Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Portage West Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Portage Central Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
233
245
Grade 7 Students
243
239
Grade 8 Students
218
266

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Portage Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
% Asian
10%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Portage West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Portage Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Portage West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Portage Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Portage West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Portage Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
65%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Portage West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Portage Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Portage West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Portage Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Portage West Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Portage Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Portage West Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Portage Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Portage West Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Portage Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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