Enrollment
920
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portage, IN
Willowcreek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Willowcreek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180915002212
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willowcreek Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Portage · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Willowcreek Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willowcreek Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Portage, IN.
School address
District: Portage Township Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180915002212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willowcreek Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willowcreek Middle School
Willowcreek Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Portage, Indiana, enrolling 920 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 90% of state schools at 920 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 224 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #204, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 460 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Portage's middle schools, it stands alongside William Fegely Middle School (566 students): Willowcreek Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 14.2:1).
Portage Township Schools also operates Portage High School (2,163 students) and William Fegely Middle School (566 students) alongside Willowcreek Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Willowcreek Middle School compares
Willowcreek Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▲ 11% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 920 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
920
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Indiana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$11,452
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Willowcreek Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Portage Township Schools, which includes Willowcreek Middle School.
$11,452
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 65.1%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Willowcreek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Fegely Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowena Kyle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wallace Aylesworth Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willowcreek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,163
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Portage
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~920 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Willowcreek Middle School
How many students attend Willowcreek Middle School?
Willowcreek Middle School has 920 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portage, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willowcreek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willowcreek Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 Willowcreek Middle School?
54.8% of students at Willowcreek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willowcreek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Willowcreek Middle School is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Portage, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willowcreek Middle School?
Willowcreek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willowcreek Middle School rank among public schools in Portage?
By Resource Investment Index, Willowcreek Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Portage, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Portage on the city page.
Is Willowcreek Middle School a good school?
Willowcreek Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Portage Township Schools?
Besides Willowcreek Middle School, Portage Township Schools also operates Portage High School (2,163 students), William Fegely Middle School (566 students), and Rowena Kyle Elementary School (437 students). See the Portage Township Schools district page for the complete list.
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