How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Portage Central Middle School | Portage West Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PORTAGE, MI | PORTAGE, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 719 | 717 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.5:1 | 20.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.9% | 18.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Portage Central Middle School | Portage West Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,432 | $14,432 |
| District | Portage Public Schools | Portage Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Portage Central Middle School | Portage West Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.0% | 64.9% |
| African American | 4.2% | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% | 8.6% |
| Asian | 5.1% | 11.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.0% | 8.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Portage Central Middle School | Portage West Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.0% | 20.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 47 | 38 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.