PORTAGE WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Portage West Middle School, located at 7145 Moorsbridge Road in Portage, Michigan, is a key component of the Portage Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for early adolescence. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to engage diverse student interests.
As part of the broader Portage Public Schools community, the school benefits from the district's commitment to innovation and student-centered learning. Portage West Middle School promotes a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and community involvement, striving to help every student reach their full potential. With a focus on academic achievement and personal growth, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the skills and character needed to succeed in their future educational and professional endeavors.
PORTAGE, MI 49024-4025
(269) 323-5800
http://www.portageps.org
PORTAGE WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in PORTAGE, MI with about 733 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Portage Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 733
- Teachers:
- 32.26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 733 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PORTAGE WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.7%
- Asian
- 9.4%
- Two or more races
- 7.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.6%
- Black or African American
- 4.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.