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Portage Community School District

#3 in Best School Districts in Columbia County
  • Portage, WI
  • 16 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      B-
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B+
    6. Health & Safety
      B+
    7. Administration
      C-
    8. Sports
      B
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Portage Community School District is an above average, public school district located in Portage, WI. It has 2,492 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 33% of students are at least proficient in math and 40% in reading.
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    (608) 742-4879
    305 E Slifer St
    Portage, WI 53901
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    Portage Community School District Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    40%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    33%
    Average Graduation Rate
    92%
    Average SAT
    1290
    5 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    114 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,492
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    36.9%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $59,559
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    18.7%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $29,697,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,952/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      56%
    • Support Services
      40%
    • Other
      4%
    Living in the Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $45,684
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $711
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $118,900
    National
    $184,700

    Portage Community School District Reviews

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    I would like to see half days on Fridays brought back. I would also like to see the school year start and end later like many other schools in the country so that school doesn’t have to go into June. Summer should be a time for working and spending free time with friends, not school. I would also like to see the school board listen to students and their opinions more often instead of writing them off immediately or not even listening in the first place. The people who know the best course of action are the students that actually have to experience the changes made everyday.
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    Great marching band, color guard, and German program. The band and marching band get to experience a wide variety of travel opportunities from around Wisconsin, the United States, and Europe. With the German program, students have many opportunities for involvement including German Club, German National Honor Society and travel.
    I liked the role that academics played in the school's atmosphere. Since there are sports team who don't necessarily perform as well as surrounding school districts, Portage takes great pride in the academics program and the extracurricular activities that they offer. However, I would like to see a more diverse population of students, more community involvement with the students, and a better development of community in the actual school itself.