B
Good
74/100

Willowcreek Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 5962 Central Ave, Portage, IN 46368
Overall
B
74/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 35th percentile in Indiana
Growth
A
Students gain 1.30 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 82nd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

74
Repit Score
out of 100
931
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%35/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%82/100Students gain 1.30 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.08 in 2009–19; 92nd percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 23% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −33 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency43% (−4 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency39% (−6 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White48%45%reading -6 pts, math -6 pts39th percentile (list)
Black27%22%reading +3 pts, math +2 pts57th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%37%reading +8 pts, math +7 pts65th percentile (list)
Multiracial45%35%reading +2 pts, math -3 pts47th percentile (list)
Low-income35%30%reading +2 pts, math +0 pts44th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5962 Central Ave
City Portage
ZIP Code 46368
District 1809150
NCES School ID 180915002212
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46368

Understanding the community around Willowcreek Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,188
Per Capita Income $33,709
Poverty Rate 9.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%
High School or Higher 90.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $192,500
Median Rent $1,076
Owner-Occupied 73.4%
Renter-Occupied 26.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Willowcreek Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.6%
Female 42.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 52.1%
Hispanic/Latino 26.9%
Black 15.8%
Two or More Races 4.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 931
Teachers (FTE) 61.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Willowcreek Middle School?
Willowcreek Middle School has a Repit School Score of 74 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Willowcreek Middle School?
Willowcreek Middle School has 931 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Willowcreek Middle School serve?
Willowcreek Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Willowcreek Middle School receive per student?
Willowcreek Middle School receives $14,031 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Willowcreek Middle School in 46368 ▼
Avg Home Value
$274,439
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,505
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
26.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026