Portage Middle School vs Washington Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.1 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
Washington Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
206 students
| Measure | Portage Middle School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Washington Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 335 | #723 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #13256 of 15,369 | #29629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 380 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 47% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 22.9).
- •Washington Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 16%).
- •Washington Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Washington Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 80.5%).
- •Washington Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.6).
- •Portage Middle School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 206.
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 Washington Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Elementary School ranks higher (43.5 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 Washington Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Portage Middle School: 380. Washington Elementary School: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Portage Middle School and Washington Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Portage Middle School is 319th of 335 and Washington Elementary School is 723rd of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).