12th Street Elementary vs Portage West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
12th Street Elementary
Portage · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
Portage West Middle School
Portage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
717 students
| Measure | 12th Street Elementary Portage, Michigan | Portage West Middle School Portage, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #279 of 1,581 | #33 of 485 |
| National rank | #11286 of 50,301 | #1693 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 589 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| city | Portage | Portage |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portage West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 70.0).
- •Portage West Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Portage West Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 71%).
- •Portage West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 20.7%).
- •Portage West Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 19.0).
- •Portage West Middle School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 589.
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 12th Street Elementary better than Portage West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Portage West Middle School ranks higher (78.7 vs 70.0 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 12th Street Elementary and Portage West Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Portage and Portage in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
12th Street Elementary: 589. Portage West Middle School: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do 12th Street Elementary and Portage West Middle School rank in Michigan?
12th Street Elementary is 279th of 1,581 and Portage West Middle School is 33rd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).