At a glance
Reported students
719
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
551
Portage Central Middle School: 719 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
17.4:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. 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
- 732
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.67
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.4:1
What the reported data says about Portage Central Middle School
Portage Central Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Portage. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Portage Public Schools. NCES reports 719 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, close to the Michigan median of 17.5:1 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 (74%) and multiracial (9%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Portage Central Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.34 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White74%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black4.2%
- Asian5.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9%
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 Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Portage West Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
717 reported students
Portage North Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
609 reported students
Moorsbridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
591 reported students
12th Street Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
589 reported students
Amberly Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
513 reported students
Lake Center Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
494 reported students
Public schools near Portage Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage West Middle School Middle · Portage Public Schools | 06–08 | 717 | 2.2 mi |
| Portage North Middle School Middle · Portage Public Schools | 06–08 | 609 | 2.4 mi |
| Milwood Magnet School Middle · Kalamazoo Public Schools | 06–08 | 731 | 4.8 mi |
| Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts Middle · Kalamazoo Public Schools | 06–08 | 889 | 5.2 mi |
| Vicksburg Middle School Middle · Vicksburg Community Schools | 06–08 | 601 | 6.3 mi |
| Linden Grove Middle School Middle · Kalamazoo Public Schools | 06–08 | 727 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Portage Central Middle School
What grades does Portage Central Middle School serve?
Portage Central Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Portage Public Schools.
How many students attend Portage Central Middle School?
Portage Central Middle School reported 719 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 732 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Portage Central Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 719 students and 41.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Portage Central Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Portage Central Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Portage Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Portage Central Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Portage Central Middle School in?
Portage Central Middle School is part of Portage Public Schools, based in Portage, MI, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Portage Central Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Portage West Middle School (2.2 mi), Portage North Middle School (2.4 mi), Milwood Magnet School (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.