Central Elementary School

Central Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
8422 S Westnedge Ave,  Portage, MI
Portage Public Schools
5.0
447 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Sara Wagenaar
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
42%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.8%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
74.8%
Two or more races
9.6%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/27/2014
My children have thrived at Central. We moved here for the schools and have been very happy! Principal Dygert is wonderful, engaging and positive with everyone. The kids are challenged each day - we love it! Way to go Central El!
5.0 parent
1/22/2013
New principal (Mr. Surian) this past fall as definitely made a difference in this school for the better! Such a tremendous positive feel in the building, I believe you wouldn't recognize it from last year! Amazing! Many great teachers. I think Central is on it's way to the best in the district!
5.0 parent
1/7/2013
This is my son's second year at this school and I've been very happy with his teachers. As an elementary teacher myself, I can say they have gone above and beyond what I have expected them to do for my son. The school has a new principal as of 2012 and there is a positive feel to the building. Paren...

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Central Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Portage, MI, in the Portage neighborhood, and is served by the Portage Public Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 447 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Central Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $337,735. Discover additional schools in the area, like Portage Central High School, Portage Northern High School, Portage Community High School, and more. Learn more about what Portage has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Elementary School.

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