Gull Lake Middle School vs Portage West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 24 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gull Lake Middle School
Richland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
717 students
Portage West Middle School
Portage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
717 students
| Measure | Gull Lake Middle School Richland, Michigan | Portage West Middle School Portage, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #138 of 485 | #33 of 485 |
| National rank | #5021 of 15,369 | #1693 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 717 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 64% |
| city | Richland | Portage |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portage West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 62.1).
- •Portage West Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 46%).
- •Portage West Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 61%).
- •Portage West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 33.6%).
- •Gull Lake Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.4).
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 Gull Lake Middle School better than Portage West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Portage West Middle School ranks higher (78.7 vs 62.1 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 Gull Lake Middle School and Portage West Middle School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Richland and Portage in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gull Lake Middle School: 717. Portage West Middle School: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gull Lake Middle School and Portage West Middle School rank in Michigan?
Gull Lake Middle School is 138th of 485 and Portage West Middle School is 33rd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).