Lake Center Elementary School vs Portage Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Center Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Portage Central Middle School
Portage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
719 students
| Measure | Lake Center Elementary School Portage, Michigan | Portage Central Middle School Portage, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #156 of 1,581 | #86 of 485 |
| National rank | #7449 of 50,301 | #3305 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 494 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 53% |
| city | Portage | Portage |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Center Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 70.2).
- •Lake Center Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 53%).
- •Lake Center Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Lake Center Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 18.9%).
- •Portage Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.6).
- •Portage Central Middle School is the larger school with 719 students compared with 494.
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 Lake Center Elementary School better than Portage Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Center Elementary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 70.2 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 Lake Center Elementary School and Portage Central Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Portage and Portage in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Center Elementary School: 494. Portage Central Middle School: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Center Elementary School and Portage Central Middle School rank in Michigan?
Lake Center Elementary School is 156th of 1,581 and Portage Central Middle School is 86th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).