Portage West Middle School

www.portageps.org

679 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

679

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portage West Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	438
Hispanic	52
Black	43
Asian	80
Two or More	65
American Indian	1

White
438 (64.5 %)
Asian
80 (11.8 %)
Two or More
65 (9.6 %)
Hispanic
52 (7.7 %)
Black
43 (6.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Portage Public Schools
Phone:	(269)323-5800
Website:	http://www.portageps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 6 238

Grade 7 225

Grade 8 216

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Portage West Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	238
Grade 7	225
Grade 8	216

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Portage West Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	369	54.3%
Male	310	45.7%

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