Portage Central Middle School vs Portage West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portage Central Middle School
Portage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
719 students
Portage West Middle School
Portage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
717 students
| Measure | Portage Central Middle School Portage, Michigan | Portage West Middle School Portage, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #86 of 485 | #33 of 485 |
| National rank | #3305 of 15,369 | #1693 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 719 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 64% |
| city | Portage | Portage |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portage West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 70.2).
- •Portage West Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Portage West Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 63%).
- •Portage West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 18.9%).
- •Portage Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.4).
- •Portage Central Middle School is the larger school with 719 students compared with 717.
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 Central Middle School better than Portage West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Portage West Middle School ranks higher (78.7 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 Portage Central Middle School and Portage West Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Portage and Portage in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Portage Central Middle School: 719. Portage West Middle School: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Portage Central Middle School and Portage West Middle School rank in Michigan?
Portage Central Middle School is 86th of 485 and Portage West Middle School is 33rd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).