Summary:
The 49002 zip code area in Portage, Michigan is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Portage Public Schools district, except for one alternative school under the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency.
Among the standout schools in this area is Portage Central High School, ranked 45th out of 743 Michigan high schools and earning a 5-star rating. This school boasts a high graduation rate of 97.6% and strong academic performance, with over 50% proficiency in key subjects like Science, Social Studies, and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. The Portage Central Middle School and Lake Center Elementary School also stand out, ranking in the top 15% and 20% of their respective categories statewide.
While the schools in this area generally demonstrate solid academic performance, there are some disparities in demographics and metrics. The alternative school, WoodsEdge Learning Center, has a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students and a higher chronic absenteeism rate, but also a very low student-teacher ratio. Overall, the Portage Public Schools district appears to be providing a quality education to its students, with all of its schools ranked in the top half of their categories statewide.
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