Ionia Middle School vs. Portland Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 629 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 28% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 418 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 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
629 students
418 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1659 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1778 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
217
151
Grade 7 Students
199
146
Grade 8 Students
213
121
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
12%
5%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
83%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%