Portage Middle School vs Prairie Heights Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 63 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portage Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
380 students
Prairie Heights Middle School
LaGrange · Public middle · Grades 5–8
377 students
| Measure | Portage Middle School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Prairie Heights Middle School LaGrange, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 335 | #207 of 335 |
| National rank | #13256 of 15,369 | #8440 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 380 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 34% |
| city | Fort Wayne | LaGrange |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Heights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 22.9).
- •Prairie Heights Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 16%).
- •Prairie Heights Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •Prairie Heights Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 80.5%).
- •Portage Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.6).
- •Portage Middle School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 377.
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 Portage Middle School better than Prairie Heights Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Heights Middle School ranks higher (46.4 vs 22.9 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 Portage Middle School and Prairie Heights Middle School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and LaGrange in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Portage Middle School: 380. Prairie Heights Middle School: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Portage Middle School and Prairie Heights Middle School rank in Indiana?
Portage Middle School is 319th of 335 and Prairie Heights Middle School is 207th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).