- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portland, MI
Portland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Portland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262912006499
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portland Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Portland Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portland Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Portland, MI.
School address
District: Portland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262912006499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Portland Middle School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 262912006499 · Portland, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 16.1:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Portland High School (665 students)
Portland Middle School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Portland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portland High
Portland High School
665 students
- Oakwood Elemen
Oakwood Elementary School
473 students
- Westwood Eleme
Westwood Elementary School
423 students
- This school
Portland Middle School
418 students
What this shows Portland Middle School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portland Middle School compares
Portland 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.1%
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
$13,069
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Portland Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Portland Public Schools reports $13,069 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Portland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portland Middle School
How many students attend Portland Middle School?
Portland Middle School has 418 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portland Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher 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 Portland Middle School?
25.8% of students at Portland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Portland Middle School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Portland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portland Middle School?
Portland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Portland Middle School rank among public schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Portland Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Portland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Portland Public Schools?
Besides Portland Middle School, Portland Public Schools also operates Portland High School (665 students), Oakwood Elementary School (473 students), and Westwood Elementary School (423 students). See the Portland Public Schools district page for the complete list.