- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portage, MI
Portage Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Portage Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262895006490
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portage Central Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Portage · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Portage Central Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portage Central Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Portage, MI.
School address
District: Portage Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262895006490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Portage Central Middle School held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 262895006490 · Portage, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
719 enr · 18.9:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Portage Central High School (1,391 students)
Portage Central Middle School held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Portage Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portage Centra
Portage Central High School
1,391 students
- Portage Northe
Portage Northern High School
1,194 students
- This school
Portage Central Middle School
719 students
- Portage West M
Portage West Middle School
717 students
- Portage North
Portage North Middle School
609 students
- Moorsbridge El
Moorsbridge Elementary School
591 students
What this shows Portage Central Middle School reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portage Central Middle School compares
Portage Central Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 63% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Michigan - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,765
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 5.1%
African American 4.2%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Portage Central Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Portage Public Schools reports $13,765 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Portage Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Portage Northern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portage West Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Portage North Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moorsbridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portage Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~719 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portage Central Middle School
How many students attend Portage Central Middle School?
Portage Central Middle School has 719 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portage, MI. CCD year-over-year: 740 (2022-23) → 750 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portage Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portage Central Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Portage Central Middle School?
19.9% of students at Portage Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portage Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Portage Central Middle School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Portage, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portage Central Middle School?
Portage Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Portage Central Middle School rank among middle schools in Portage?
By Resource Investment Index, Portage Central Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Portage, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Portage on the city page.
What other schools are in Portage Public Schools?
Besides Portage Central Middle School, Portage Public Schools also operates Portage Central High School (1,391 students), Portage Northern High School (1,194 students), and Portage West Middle School (717 students). See the Portage Public Schools district page for the complete list.