- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portage, MI
Portage West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Portage West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262895006496
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portage West Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Portage · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Portage West Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portage West Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Portage, MI.
School address
District: Portage Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262895006496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Portage West Middle School held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 262895006496 · Portage, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 21.7:1 · 18.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Portage Central High School (1,391 students)
Portage West Middle School held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Portage West 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
- Portage Centra
Portage Central Middle School
719 students
- This school
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 West Middle School reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portage West Middle School compares
Portage West 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 67% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$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
38
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
Asian 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Portage West 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 West Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portage Northern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Portage Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Portage North Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moorsbridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portage West 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
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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 (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portage West Middle School
How many students attend Portage West Middle School?
Portage West Middle School has 717 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portage, MI. CCD year-over-year: 679 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portage West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portage West Middle School is 21.7:1, which is 24% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Portage West Middle School?
18.0% of students at Portage West Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portage West Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Portage West Middle School is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Portage, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portage West Middle School?
Portage West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 West Middle School rank among middle schools in Portage?
By Resource Investment Index, Portage West Middle School ranks #1 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 West Middle School, Portage Public Schools also operates Portage Central High School (1,391 students), Portage Northern High School (1,194 students), and Portage Central Middle School (719 students). See the Portage Public Schools district page for the complete list.