C+
Average
65/100

12th Street Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 6501 S 12TH ST, Portage, MI 49024
Overall
C+
65/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 76th percentile in Michigan
Growth
C
Students gain 0.77 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 26th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

65
Repit Score
out of 100
574
Students
enrolled
19.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%76/1000.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%26/100Students gain 0.77 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 12th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 21% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency71% (+25 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+21 pts vs. state avg 36%)
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 Michigan 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
White77%57%reading +22 pts, math +6 pts83rd percentile (list)
Black30%10%reading +5 pts, math -8 pts47th percentile (list)
Asian85%85%reading +10 pts, math +5 pts75th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%50%reading +6 pts, math +13 pts70th percentile (list)
Low-income45%25%reading +9 pts, math -6 pts48th 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 6501 S 12TH ST
City Portage
ZIP Code 49024
District 2628950
NCES School ID 262895007802
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49024

Understanding the community around 12th Street Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $78,666
Per Capita Income $43,745
Poverty Rate 5.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 40.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.2%
High School or Higher 96.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $230,900
Median Rent $1,138
Owner-Occupied 64.6%
Renter-Occupied 35.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for 12th Street Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.3%
Female 53.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 56.8%
Black 12.9%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More Races 10.6%
Hispanic/Latino 8.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 574
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for 12th Street Elementary?
12th Street Elementary has a Repit School Score of 65 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. 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 12th Street Elementary?
12th Street Elementary has 574 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1.
What grades does 12th Street Elementary serve?
12th Street Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does 12th Street Elementary receive per student?
12th Street Elementary receives $14,432 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around 12th Street Elementary in 49024 ▼
Avg Home Value
$318,324
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,616
1-Year Change
+7.7%
% Renters
35.4%

Other Schools in 49024

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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