Middle Schools in Portage Township Schools

The Portage Township Schools district in Indiana is home to two middle schools: Willowcreek Middle School and William Fegely Middle School. Both schools serve students in grades 6-8 and face similar challenges in academic performance, with both ranking in the bottom half of middle schools in the state.

Academically, neither school stands out as a top performer. Both Willowcreek Middle School and William Fegely Middle School perform below the state average in English Language Arts and Math proficiency on the ILEARN assessments. However, Willowcreek Middle School does have slightly higher proficiency rates in these subjects compared to William Fegely Middle School. In science, Willowcreek Middle School outperforms its counterpart and the district average. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with Willowcreek Middle School having a higher rate than William Fegely Middle School.

The two schools also differ in their student demographics. Willowcreek Middle School has a higher percentage of White students, while William Fegely Middle School serves a more diverse population with higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, William Fegely Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more economically disadvantaged student population. Despite these differences, both Portage Township Schools middle schools face the challenge of improving academic outcomes and addressing factors that may be impacting student success.