Milton C Porter Ed Center

www.lisd.us

104 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The Milton C. Porter Education Center, located in Adrian, Michigan, is a specialized facility operated by the Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD). Unlike a traditional K-12 neighborhood school, it serves as a center for students with significant educational needs, providing a highly supportive and structured environment. The school focuses on delivering specialized instruction, therapeutic services, and individualized programs designed to help students with developmental disabilities or complex learning challenges reach their full potential.

The center is known for its commitment to inclusive and compassionate education, utilizing a team-based approach that involves educators, therapists, and support staff working closely with families. By leveraging the resources of the LISD, the Milton C. Porter Education Center provides tailored curricula that emphasize functional life skills, academic growth, and personal independence. Its mission is centered on empowering students to navigate their daily lives with confidence while fostering a nurturing school culture that celebrates individual progress.

104

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

2.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Milton C Porter Ed Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
89 (85.6 %)
Hispanic
8 (7.7 %)
Two or More
4 (3.8 %)
Black
1 (1.0 %)
Asian
1 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lenawee ISD
Phone:	(517)263-8931
Website:	http://www.lisd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	104
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Kindergarten 4

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 5

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 9