Portland Middle School

Portland Public Schools
745 STORZ ST
PORTLAND, MI 48875
415 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Portland Middle School, located at 745 Storz St in Portland, Michigan, serves as a central hub for the community’s middle-grades education. As part of Portland Public Schools, the institution is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development for students during their critical transitional years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages students to explore their interests, build essential study habits, and prepare for the rigors of high school through a diverse curriculum.

In addition to its core academic programs, Portland Middle School is committed to cultivating a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic opportunities. By leveraging resources provided by the district, the school works to bridge the gap between childhood learning and adolescent independence. For parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic initiatives, the district’s website at http://www.portlandk12.org serves as the primary portal for engagement and communication.
415
Total Students
26.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    381 (91.8 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (3.6 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Portland Public Schools
Phone: (517)647-2985
Website: http://www.portlandk12.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 82
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 6 128
Grade 7 136
Grade 8 151
Gender Ratio