Ionia Middle School vs. Portland Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 664 students in grades 6-8, Ionia Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 415 students in grades 6-8, Portland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
664 students
415 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1640 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1751 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
226
128
Grade 7 Students
224
136
Grade 8 Students
214
151
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
14%
4%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
81%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
