How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Kalamazoo RESA | Portage Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Portage, Michigan | Portage, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 1,592 | 8,616 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 14 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7.3:1 | 16.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Kalamazoo RESA | Portage Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | N/A | $13,765 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.1% | 6.3% |
| State Revenue | 21.8% | 57.3% |
| Local Revenue | 65.1% | 36.4% |
Kalamazoo RESA
Federal State Local
Portage Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Kalamazoo RESA | Portage Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.1% | 66.2% |
| African American | 36.5% | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 6.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 13.7% | 10.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.0% | 20.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Kalamazoo RESA | Portage Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 32 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.6% | 18.4% |
School Types
Kalamazoo RESA
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Portage Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.