Portage Central Middle School
Portage, MI · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Portage Central Middle School is a middle school located in Portage, Michigan. The school serves 740 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 56/100 (C), Portage Central Middle School performs at the state average for Michigan. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
23% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Portage Central Middle School has a DataScore of 56/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Portage Central Middle School has 740 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1.
Portage Central Middle School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of -2.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Portage Central Middle School is part of the Portage Public Schools in Portage, Michigan. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.