Portage Middle School

436 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Portage Middle School, located at 3521 Taylor St in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a key component of the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation during these formative adolescent years. The curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for students to explore elective interests, which often include physical education, the arts, and technology-focused coursework.

Beyond the classroom, Portage Middle School emphasizes the social and emotional development of its student body. The school typically fosters an environment that encourages extracurricular participation, such as athletics, clubs, and service organizations, which help students build community and develop leadership skills. By maintaining a focus on academic achievement and personal growth, Portage Middle School aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while cultivating a supportive environment that reflects the diverse needs of the Fort Wayne community.

436

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portage Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	124
Black	132
Asian	5
Two or More	48
American Indian	2

Black
132 (30.3 %)
White
125 (28.7 %)
Hispanic
124 (28.4 %)
Two or More
48 (11.0 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fort Wayne Community Schools
Phone:	(260)467-4500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 156

Grade 7 133

Grade 8 147