Top Rankings
Portage Township Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,519 students in Portage Township Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Portage Township Schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
6,519 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
407 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Portage Township Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#261 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
28%
15%
% Black
17%
14%
% White
49%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,474 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,052 is higher than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,474
$13,125
Spending / Student
$13,052
$12,758
Best Portage Township Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ethel R Jones Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2374 Mccool Rd
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8025
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8025
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Rowena Kyle Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 Hamstrom Rd
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8030
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8030
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
South Haven Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
395 W Midway Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 763-8045
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 763-8045
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
George L Myers Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Willowdale
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8035
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8035
Gr: K-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Crisman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6161 Old Porter Rd
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8020
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8020
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Central Ave
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8010
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8010
Gr: K-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Paul Saylor Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
331 Midway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 763-8040
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 763-8040
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Portage High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6450 Us Hwy 6
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 764-6026
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 764-6026
Gr: 9-12 | 2,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
William Fegely Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5384 Stone Ave
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8150
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8150
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Willowcreek Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5962 Central Ave
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8090
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8090
Gr: 6-8 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2825 Russell St
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8015
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8015
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portage Township Schools?
Portage Township Schools manages 11 public schools serving 6,519 students.
What is the rank of Portage Township Schools?
Portage Township Schools is ranked #260 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Portage Township Schools?
49% of Portage Township Schools students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portage Township Schools?
Portage Township Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Portage Township Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,052 is higher than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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