Portage Central Middle School vs Woodland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 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
Woodland Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Portage Central Middle School Portage, Michigan | Woodland Elementary School Portage, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #86 of 485 | #267 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #3305 of 15,369 | #10920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 719 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| city | Portage | Portage |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.2 vs 70.6).
- •Woodland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Portage Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Portage Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 35.6%).
- •Woodland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.5).
- •Portage Central Middle School is the larger school with 719 students compared with 348.
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 Woodland Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Portage Central Middle School and Woodland Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Portage and Portage in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Portage Central Middle School: 719. Woodland Elementary School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Portage Central Middle School and Woodland Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Portage Central Middle School is 86th of 485 and Woodland Elementary School is 267th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).