Portland Public Schools

The Portland Public Schools district in Michigan serves four schools, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. While the district as a whole is ranked 340 out of 610 districts in the state, with a 2-star rating, there are some standout schools within the district that are worth highlighting.

Portland Middle School is the top-performing school in the district, ranking 430 out of 897 Michigan middle schools and earning a 3-star rating. The school outperforms the state average in several test score categories, including an 81.6% proficiency rate in 8th grade PSAT English Language Arts, compared to the statewide average of 64.5%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.5, which may contribute to its success.

Westwood Elementary School is another standout, ranking 802 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools and earning a 2-star rating. The school outperforms the state and district averages in several 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade M-Step test score categories, including a 52.3% proficiency rate in 4th grade Math, compared to the statewide average of 39.1%. Westwood Elementary also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.4%, compared to the Portland High School's rate of 29.4%.