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William Fegely Middle School

Grades 06–08 · Middle · Portage, IN · NCES 180915001519

At a glance

Reported students

566

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

45.33

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Indiana middle enrollment

53rd percentile

Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

401

William Fegely Middle School: 566 reported students.

State peer staffing position

19th percentile

12.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
692
Teachers (FTE)
45
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1

What the reported data says about William Fegely Middle School

William Fegely Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Portage. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Portage Township Schools. NCES reports 566 students for 2024–25.

Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, below the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.3%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking William Fegely Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
3.9%
Students with disabilities
17.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch
48.2%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White45.2%
  • Hispanic28.3%
  • Black19.6%
  • Asian1.1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial5.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near William Fegely Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Willowcreek Middle School

Middle · Portage Township Schools

06–089201.4 mi
Gary Middle School

Middle · Gary Community School Corp

06–083653.6 mi
River Forest Middle School

Middle · River Forest Community Sch Corp

06–083693.8 mi
Hobart Middle School

Middle · School City of Hobart

06–089053.9 mi
Union Township Middle School

Middle · Union Township School Corp

06–083336.2 mi
Bailly Middle School

Middle · Gary Community School Corp

06–083556.4 mi
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Frequently asked questions about William Fegely Middle School

What grades does William Fegely Middle School serve?

William Fegely Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Portage Township Schools.

How many students attend William Fegely Middle School?

William Fegely Middle School reported 566 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 692 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at William Fegely Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 566 students and 45.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is William Fegely Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

William Fegely Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Portage Township Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of William Fegely Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

48.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is William Fegely Middle School in?

William Fegely Middle School is part of Portage Township Schools, based in Portage, IN, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near William Fegely Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Willowcreek Middle School (1.4 mi), Gary Middle School (3.6 mi), River Forest Middle School (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.