- Enrollment
- 2,163
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Willowcreek Middle School held near 931 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 61.5 → 61.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 180915002212 · Portage, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
920 enr · 15.1:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Portage High School (2,163 students)
Willowcreek Middle School held near 931 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 61.5 → 61.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Willowcreek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portage High S
Portage High School
2,163 students
- This school
Willowcreek Middle School
920 students
- William Fegely 566
William Fegely Middle School
566 students
- Rowena Kyle El 437
Rowena Kyle Elementary School
437 students
- Central Elemen 409
Central Elementary School
409 students
- Wallace Aylesw 401
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary
401 students
What this shows Willowcreek Middle School reports 920 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willowcreek Middle School compares
Willowcreek Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Portage Township Schools reports $12,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~920 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 949 (2022-23) → 931 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.