Portage North Middle School

www.portageps.org

609 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Portage North Middle School is a public school located in Portage, Michigan, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Portage Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while helping them discover their unique interests and talents.

As part of the broader Portage community, the school benefits from the district's focus on student-centered instruction and community engagement. The faculty and staff at North Middle School prioritize clear communication with families and work to build a collaborative culture where students feel encouraged to participate in sports, arts, and clubs. Through its emphasis on academic excellence and holistic growth, Portage North Middle School serves as a foundational bridge in the educational journey of its students within the Kalamazoo County area.

609

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portage North Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	62
Black	69
Asian	34
Two or More	73

White
371 (60.9%)
Two or More
73 (12.0%)
Black
69 (11.3%)
Hispanic
62 (10.2%)
Asian
34 (5.6%)

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)323-5700
Website:	http://www.portageps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 6 214

Grade 7 193

Grade 8 202

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Portage North Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	214
Grade 7	193
Grade 8	202

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Portage North Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	295	48.4%
Male	314	51.6%

Middle School 6th - 8th