Serving 405 students in grades 6-8, Portage Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Portage Middle School's student population of 405 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Be Here. Be Engaged. Work Hard.
Portage Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portage Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1663 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
15%
Black
26%
13%
White
31%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Portage Middle School's ranking?
Portage Middle School is ranked #1663 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Portage Middle School often compared to?
Portage Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miami Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Portage Middle School?
405 students attend Portage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Portage Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Portage Middle School?
Portage Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Portage Middle School offer ?
Portage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Portage Middle School part of?
Portage Middle School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools.
In what neighborhood is Portage Middle School located?
Portage Middle School is located in the Interurban Acres neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN.
School Reviews5 10/10/2025This school is one of the best school's i have been to2 10/10/2025The staff as in administrators are nice. But the teachers aren''t.Review Portage Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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This school is one of the best school's i have been to
The staff as in administrators are nice. But the teachers aren''t.
Review Portage Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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