Central Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

8422 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI

Portage Public Schools

439 Students

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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Sara Wagenaar

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
45%

Reading Proficiency
48%

Academics

B+

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

48%

Math Proficiency

45%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 27	Full Time Teachers 27
Teachers in First or Second Year 19.8%

Test Scores

Equity

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Student Diversity

Male 52.2%	Female 47.8%
White 69.1%	Two or more races 11.9%
Black 8.2%	Hispanic 7.7%
Asian 2.5%	Native American <1%
Hawaiian <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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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Michigan Kalamazoo County Portage 49002

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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 439 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% 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 $344,661. 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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