A
Very Good
88/100

Portage West Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 7145 MOORS BRIDGE RD, Portage, MI 49024
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 90th percentile in Michigan
Growth
B
Students gain 1.03 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 61st percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Michigan for achievement

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

88
Repit Score
out of 100
694
Students
enrolled
19.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%90/1001.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%61/100Students gain 1.03 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.20 in 2009–19; 53rd percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 17% 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 +5 points better 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 proficiency76% (+30 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency64% (+28 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
White79%67%reading +23 pts, math +22 pts95th percentile (list)
Black45%25%reading +21 pts, math +11 pts87th percentile (list)
Hispanic65%65%reading +27 pts, math +40 pts98th percentile (list)
Asian82%72%reading +9 pts, math +1 pts57th percentile (list)
Multiracial75%55%reading +29 pts, math +21 pts91st percentile (list)
Low-income57%42%reading +24 pts, math +19 pts93rd 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 7145 MOORS BRIDGE RD
City Portage
ZIP Code 49024
District 2628950
NCES School ID 262895006496
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49024

Understanding the community around Portage West Middle School 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 Portage West Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.0%
Female 51.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 65.4%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More Races 9.9%
Hispanic/Latino 7.1%
Black 7.5%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 694
Teachers (FTE) 35.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Portage West Middle School?
Portage West Middle School has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 Portage West Middle School?
Portage West Middle School has 694 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1.
What grades does Portage West Middle School serve?
Portage West Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Portage West Middle School receive per student?
Portage West Middle School receives $14,432 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Portage West Middle School 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