William Fegely Middle School

633 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

William Fegely Middle School, located in Portage, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Portage Township School Corporation. The school is dedicated to supporting students during the critical transition between elementary and high school, typically serving grades 6 through 8. Its curriculum is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, offering a variety of core subjects alongside exploratory courses that encourage students to discover new interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, William Fegely Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by providing numerous extracurricular opportunities, including athletic programs, clubs, and academic organizations. The school aims to cultivate a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school while promoting values such as community involvement, personal responsibility, and academic excellence. By leveraging its resources and dedicated staff, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to succeed in an ever-evolving global society.

633

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Fegely Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	283
Hispanic	188
Black	111
Asian	4
Two or More	45
American Indian	2

White
283 (44.7 %)
Hispanic
188 (29.7 %)
Black
111 (17.5 %)
Two or More
45 (7.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Portage Township Schools
Phone:	(219)763-8150
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 6 200

Grade 7 216

Grade 8 217