Best Public Schools in Portage, MI


Summary:

The city of Portage, Michigan is home to 16 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this district generally perform well above the state averages, with Portage Central High School and Portage West Middle School standing out as top-ranked schools in the state. However, the data also reveals significant variation in school performance, with some schools like Portage Community High School struggling with low graduation rates and high dropout rates.

Socioeconomic factors appear to play a significant role in student outcomes, with schools serving higher percentages of students from low-income families, such as Haverhill Elementary and Woodland Elementary, generally performing worse on test scores and graduation rates. The district's top-performing schools, like Portage Central High School, demonstrate the potential for strong academic achievement, but the data also highlights the need to address disparities in student outcomes across different socioeconomic groups.

Overall, the Portage Public Schools district is a strong performer, ranking 123 out of 610 districts in Michigan and earning 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. However, the district faces challenges in supporting its alternative and special needs schools, such as WoodsEdge Learning Center, which has a 0% graduation rate and high chronic absenteeism.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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