For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 970 students in 49002, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 49002, MI are Woodsedge Learning Center and Portage Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49002 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49002, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49002, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodsedge Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 E Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Grades: PK-12
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Portage Central Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8305 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5600
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
49002, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kalamazoo Resa - Local-based Speced Programs (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1819 East Milham Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9323
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9323
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
321 W South St
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1912 Birch
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1316 Barney Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
5177 W Main St
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1819 East Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9214
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9214
Grades: 6-8
| 1 students
8106 Waylee Street
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6500
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6500
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49002, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49002, MI include Woodsedge Learning Center and Portage Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49002?
2 public middle schools are located in 49002.
What is the racial composition of students in 49002?
49002 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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