Willowcreek Middle School

920 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Willowcreek Middle School, located at 5962 Central Ave in Portage, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Portage Township School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, personal development, and community engagement for students in the middle grades. By offering a diverse curriculum that spans core academic subjects, the arts, and extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school while helping them navigate the social and emotional milestones of adolescence.

Beyond the classroom, Willowcreek Middle School emphasizes a culture of school spirit and inclusivity. The staff is committed to supporting student success through various academic interventions, athletics, and clubs, which provide students with opportunities to explore their interests and build lasting connections with their peers. As a vital part of the Portage community, the school works to create a safe and supportive learning environment that empowers students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens as they progress toward their future goals.

920

Total Students

55.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willowcreek Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	474
Hispanic	245
Black	145
Asian	4
Two or More	51
American Indian	1

White
474 (51.5%)
Hispanic
245 (26.6%)
Black
145 (15.8%)
Two or More
51 (5.5%)
Asian
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Portage Township Schools
Phone:	(219)763-8090
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	920
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	355
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 318

Grade 7 301

Grade 8 301