Portage Central Middle School in Portage, MI

Portage Central Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

8305 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI

Portage Public Schools

4.3

4.0

750 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jeff Hamilton

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1

Math Proficiency
46%

Reading Proficiency
56%

A-

Academics

Teachers

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

56%

Math Proficiency

46%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

20:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

18.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

336:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.5%

Male

49.5%

White

79.6%

Two or more races

7.7%

Hispanic

6.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

4.2%

Black

2.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 NicheUser

8/14/2016

Very great staff. They do anything possible to help!

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5.0 student

10/29/2025

I switched over to Portage Central from Vicksburg and honestly I feel like I switched from hell to heaven. This is the best school in Michigan.

5.0 parent

1/4/2012

CMS is a great school!! I am very impressed with the teachers, staff, and administration, as well as with the Portage Public Schools curriculum. My child has special needs, and the special education teachers are excellent.

1.0 parent

1/9/2009

5.0 parent

12/3/2007

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56 Total Sales

7 in Attendance Zone

$30K - $1.1M Price Range

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List Price Range

$174K - $1.1M

Homes For Sale

140

Average Home Value

$334,058

Median Lot Size

10,454 Sq Ft

% Renters

32%

Average Household Income

$91,316

% of College Grads

46.5%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,111 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$289,900

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,761 Sq Ft

514 W Melody Ave
New 4 days ago

Great South Portage location. Perfect main floor living with a screened in back porch to enjoy the outdoor view of your private fenced back yard. Additionally to the 3 bed 1 1/2 bath upper level, this home offers a fully finished basement. Home has a 96% H/E Lenox furnace and A/C. and the 2 car atta...

David Howard

CENTURY 21 C. Howard

(269) 301-1201

$257,700

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,696 Sq Ft

2011 Topaz Ln

OPEN HOUSE FRI MAY 1ST 5:30- '7 PMWelcome home to Stanwood Crossings, a new Portage community that makes homeownership attainable for middle-income buyers through an innovative ground lease model. This brand-new, energy-efficient home by AVB Homes offers modern design, quality construction, and ...

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Strong Properties, LLC

(269) 895-5827

$240,500

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,504 Sq Ft

2059 Topaz Ln

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(269) 626-2931

$331,055

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,083 Sq Ft

10227 Pennridge Dr
Unit 36474978

The Integrity 2085 is a traditional 2-story floor plan with a footprint designed for optimal and inclusive living & storage.

$339,900

3 - 5 Beds
1 - 3 Baths
1,526 Sq Ft

2186 E Centre St
Unit 39629970

The Integrity 1530 is a traditional ranch floor plan with a footprint designed for optimal and inclusive living & storage.

$317,900

3 Beds
2 - 3.5 Baths
1,516 Sq Ft

2186 E Centre St
Unit 39629969

The Integrity 1520 is a traditional 2-story floor plan with a footprint designed for optimal and inclusive living & storage.

$317,900

2 - 4 Beds
1 - 2 Baths
1,252 Sq Ft

2186 E Centre St
Unit 39629994

The Integrity 1250 is a traditional ranch floor plan with a footprint designed for optimal and inclusive living & storage.

$350,900

4 - 5 Beds
2 - 3.5 Baths
2,022 Sq Ft

2186 E Centre St
Unit 39629966

The Integrity 2000 is a traditional 2-story floor plan with a footprint designed for optimal and inclusive living & storage.

$320,900

3 - 4 Beds
2 Baths
2,060 Sq Ft

2186 E Centre St
Unit 39629976

The Integrity 2061 is a traditional split-level floor plan with a footprint designed for optimal and inclusive living & storage.

$344,900

4 Beds
2 - 3.5 Baths
1,882 Sq Ft

2186 E Centre St
Unit 39629981

The Integrity 1880 is a traditional 2-story floor plan with a footprint designed for optimal and inclusive living & storage.

$347,900

4 - 5 Beds
2 - 3.5 Baths
1,911 Sq Ft

2186 E Centre St
Unit 39629960

The Integrity 1910 is a traditional 2-story floor plan with a footprint designed for optimal and inclusive living & storage.

$326,900

3 - 4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,798 Sq Ft

2186 E Centre St
Unit 39629977

The Integrity 1800 is a traditional split-level floor plan with a footprint designed for optimal and inclusive living & storage.

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Homes for Rent

$2,187 - $3,151 per month

Redwood Portage
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,294+ Sq Ft

1201 Snowapple Ave
Portage, MI

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Studio - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
567+ Sq Ft

5141 S Wagon Trail
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1 - 2 Beds
1 Bath
648+ Sq Ft

1503 E Centre Ave
Portage, MI

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Prinwood Place
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
700+ Sq Ft

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Briarwood Apartments
1 - 2 Beds
1 Bath
660+ Sq Ft

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Portage, MI

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3.5 Baths
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Portage, MI

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1 Bath
900 Sq Ft

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Condo for Rent
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft

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Unit 6966
Kalamazoo, MI

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Townhouse for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
825 Sq Ft

8040 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI

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Condo for Rent
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1 Bath
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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Portage Central High School

9th to 12th
Public

Woodsedge Learning Center

Pre-K to 12th
Public

Portage Northern High School

9th to 12th
Public

Milham Park

Schrier Park

Upjohn Park

Veterans Memorial Park

South Westnedge Park

Ramona Park

Lakeview Park

Portage Creek Bicentennial Park

Oakland Drive Park

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Michigan Kalamazoo County Portage 49002

Portage Central Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Portage, MI, in the Portage neighborhood, and is served by the Portage Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 750 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Portage Central Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $334,058. Discover additional schools in the area, like Portage Central High School, Woodsedge Learning Center, Portage Northern High School, and more. Learn more about what Portage has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Portage Central Middle School.

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