Central Elementary School vs William Fegely Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students
William Fegely Middle School
Portage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
566 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Portage, Indiana | William Fegely Middle School Portage, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #705 of 1,053 | #156 of 335 |
| National rank | #28898 of 50,301 | #6914 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 409 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 44% |
| city | Portage | Portage |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Fegely Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 44.5).
- •William Fegely Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •William Fegely Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •William Fegely Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 48.9%).
- •William Fegely Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.4).
- •William Fegely Middle School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 409.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary School better than William Fegely Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), William Fegely Middle School ranks higher (53.5 vs 44.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Elementary School and William Fegely Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Portage and Portage in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 409. William Fegely Middle School: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and William Fegely Middle School rank in Indiana?
Central Elementary School is 705th of 1,053 and William Fegely Middle School is 156th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).