Best Public Schools in Zip Code 49024


Summary:

The 49024 zip code area of Portage, Michigan is home to 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Portage Public Schools district. The district is ranked 123 out of 610 in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Several schools stand out in the area, including Portage West Middle School, which ranks 92 out of 897 Michigan middle schools and has a 4-star rating. It boasts strong test scores, with 57.5% of 7th graders proficient or better in M-Step English Language Arts and 40.6% in M-Step Math. Moorsbridge Elementary also shines, ranking 138 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools with a 5-star rating and excellent test scores, including 72.2% of 4th graders proficient or better in M-Step ELA and 71.9% of 3rd graders in M-Step Math. At the high school level, Portage Northern High School stands out with a 95.1% four-year graduation rate and 70.2% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities between schools, with Portage Community High School struggling with a 33.3% four-year graduation rate, 35.0% dropout rate, and 78.9% chronic absenteeism. This lower-performing school also has the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 71.01%, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic factors and academic outcomes. Overall, the 49024 zip code area offers a mix of high-achieving and underperforming schools, providing parents with a range of educational options to consider.








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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.

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