For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,997 students in Portland Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Portland Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
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This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
1,997 Students
1,376,294 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Portland Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#258 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
82%
81%
Diversity Score
0.16
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
92%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $13,902 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,819 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,902
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,819
$17,693
Best Portland Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
883 Cross St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2989
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2989
Gr: 3-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Portland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Ionia Rd
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2981
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2981
Gr: 9-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Portland Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
745 Storz St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2985
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2985
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Oak St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2991
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2991
Gr: PK-2 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portland Public Schools?
Portland Public Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,997 students.
What is the rank of Portland Public Schools?
Portland Public Schools is ranked #293 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Portland Public Schools?
92% of Portland Public Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portland Public Schools?
Portland Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Portland Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,819 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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