At a glance
Reported students
920
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
55.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
401
Willowcreek Middle School: 920 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
16.6:1 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
- 1,034
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Willowcreek Middle School
Willowcreek 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 920 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, above 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 (51.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.6%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Willowcreek Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 55.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White51.5%
- Hispanic26.6%
- Black15.8%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
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.
Other schools in Portage Township Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
William Fegely Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
566 reported students
Rowena Kyle Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
437 reported students
Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
409 reported students
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
401 reported students
Ethel R Jones Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
363 reported students
Crisman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
343 reported students
Public schools near Willowcreek 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.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Fegely Middle School Middle · Portage Township Schools | 06–08 | 566 | 1.4 mi |
| Gary Middle School Middle · Gary Community School Corp | 06–08 | 365 | 3.9 mi |
| River Forest Middle School Middle · River Forest Community Sch Corp | 06–08 | 369 | 5.1 mi |
| Hobart Middle School Middle · School City of Hobart | 06–08 | 905 | 5.2 mi |
| Liberty Intermediate School Middle · Duneland School Corporation | 05–06 | 452 | 5.7 mi |
| Westchester Intermediate School Middle · Duneland School Corporation | 05–06 | 404 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Willowcreek Middle School
What grades does Willowcreek Middle School serve?
Willowcreek 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 Willowcreek Middle School?
Willowcreek Middle School reported 920 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,034 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Willowcreek Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 920 students and 55.33 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 Willowcreek Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Willowcreek 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 Willowcreek Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.7% 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 Willowcreek Middle School in?
Willowcreek 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 Willowcreek Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include William Fegely Middle School (1.4 mi), Gary Middle School (3.9 mi), River Forest Middle School (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.