- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Wayne, IN
Portage Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Portage Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180363000555
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portage Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #7 of 15
- middle schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 77.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Portage Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portage Middle School ranks #7 of 15 middle schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Fort Wayne Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180363000555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Portage Middle School shrank from 436 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 180363000555 · Fort Wayne, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 12.7:1 · 77.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Northrop High School (2,145 students)
Portage Middle School shrank from 436 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Portage Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northrop High
Northrop High School
2,145 students
- R Nelson Snide
R Nelson Snider High School
1,927 students
- South Side Hig
South Side High School
1,405 students
- Wayne High Sch
Wayne High School
1,398 students
- North Side Hig
North Side High School
1,383 students
- This school 380
Portage Middle School
380 students
What this shows Portage Middle School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portage Middle School compares
Portage Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.5% | ▲ 57% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in Indiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.2%
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
$14,569
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
White 29.2%
African American 25.0%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Portage Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Wayne Community Schools reports $14,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Portage Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northrop High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R Nelson Snider High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portage Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Woodside Middle School
Standard public school
1,032 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Maple Creek Middle School
Standard public school
1,024 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Carroll Middle School
Standard public school
1,004 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Blackhawk Middle School
Standard public school
814 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Summit Middle School
Standard public school
789 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Middle School
Standard public school
658 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portage Middle School
How many students attend Portage Middle School?
Portage Middle School has 380 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Wayne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portage Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Portage Middle School?
77.5% of students at Portage Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portage Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Portage Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 32.9% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portage Middle School?
Portage Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Portage Middle School rank among middle schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Portage Middle School ranks #7 of 15 middle schools in Fort Wayne, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fort Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Wayne Community Schools?
Besides Portage Middle School, Fort Wayne Community Schools also operates Northrop High School (2,145 students), R Nelson Snider High School (1,927 students), and South Side High School (1,405 students). See the Fort Wayne Community Schools district page for the complete list.