Central Elementary School vs Portage Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 427 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
Portage Central Middle School
Portage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
719 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Portage, Michigan | Portage Central Middle School Portage, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #491 of 1,581 | #86 of 485 |
| National rank | #18901 of 50,301 | #3305 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 439 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 53% |
| city | Portage | Portage |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portage Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 58.9).
- •Portage Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Portage Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Portage Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 31.4%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.5).
- •Portage Central Middle School is the larger school with 719 students compared with 439.
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 Portage Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Portage Central Middle School ranks higher (70.2 vs 58.9 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 Central Elementary School and Portage Central Middle School?
About 427 m in a straight line, between Portage and Portage in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 439. Portage Central Middle School: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Portage Central Middle School rank in Michigan?
Central Elementary School is 491st of 1,581 and Portage Central Middle School is 86th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).