Portage Central Middle School

www.portageps.org

719 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Portage Central Middle School, located at 8305 South Westnedge Avenue in Portage, Michigan, is a key component of the Portage Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The school focuses on fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, offering a curriculum designed to challenge students while supporting their social and emotional development during these formative years.

Beyond the classroom, Portage Central Middle School is known for cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests and build collaborative skills. By maintaining high standards and emphasizing a supportive learning environment, the school strives to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of Portage Central High School and beyond, reflecting the district’s overall mission to foster lifelong learners.

719

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portage Central Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	532
Hispanic	55
Black	30
Asian	37
Two or More	65

White
532 (74.0%)
Two or More
65 (9.0%)
Hispanic
55 (7.6%)
Asian
37 (5.1%)
Black
30 (4.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Portage Public Schools
Phone:	(269)323-5600
Website:	http://www.portageps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	719
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 6 234

Grade 7 246

Grade 8 239

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Portage Central Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	234
Grade 7	246
Grade 8	239

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Portage Central Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	345	48%
Male	374	52%

Middle School 6th - 8th