Is 12th Street Elementary a good school?

12th Street Elementary ranks 472 nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend 12th Street Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 574 students attended 12th Street Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of 12th Street Elementary?

Students at 12th Street Elementary are 57% White, 13% African American, 11% Asian, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of 12th Street Elementary attend?

Students who attend 12th Street Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Portage West Middle School

12th Street Elementary

Summary:

12th Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Portage, Michigan, serving 574 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Portage Public Schools district, which is ranked 123 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

12th Street Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian (10.1%) and African American (9.23%) students compared to nearby schools. Academically, the school consistently performs above the state average in M-Step/English Language Arts and M-Step/Math assessments across grades 3-5. Its African American students and English Language Learner students, in particular, rank among the top in the state. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.4% in 2016-2017 to 13.6% in 2022-2023, an area the school should address.

While 12th Street Elementary serves a diverse socioeconomic population, with 27.7% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's spending per student has increased from $10,145 in 2020-2021 to $12,460 in 2022-2023, higher than the state average. When compared to other nearby schools, such as Moorsbridge Elementary, 12th Street Elementary generally outperforms them in academic assessments, particularly in ELA and Math. However, the school still has room for improvement, such as further supporting the academic growth of its multi-racial and Asian student subgroups.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6501 S 12th St
Portage, MI 49024-1705

(269) 323-6900

District: Portage Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
472^nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,460

Students who attend 12th Street Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Portage West Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 574

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.8%

African American:

12.9%

Asian:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details 12th Street Elementary ranks better than 68.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 6^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Portage Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.87. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.8%), African American (12.9%), Asian (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at 12th Street Elementary is 19.1. 6 elementary schools in the Portage Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare 12th Street Elementary employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at 12th Street Elementary is $12,460. 6 elementary schools in the Portage Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

12th Street Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks 12th Street Elementary 472^nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See 12th Street Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Portage Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Portage Public Schools 123^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for 12th Street Elementary

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Rank History for all students at 12th Street Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2010	73.85	369^th	1552	76.2%
2011	68.47	519^th	1552	66.6%
2012	80.04	255^th	1566	83.7%
2013	79.66	257^th	1563	83.6%
2014	76.63	318^th	1533	79.3%
2015	80.08	263^rd	1580	83.4%
2016	81.49	226^th	1548	85.4%
2017	82.86	170^th	1466	88.4%
2018	83.68	202^nd	1448	86.0%
2019	83.82	166^th	1408	88.2%
2021	66.87	311^th	1153	73.0%
2022	69.33	348^th	1344	74.1%
2023	68.79	412^th	1470	72.0%
2024	65.87	472^nd	1486	68.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at 12th Street Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	96.34	3^rd	81	96.3%
2023	38.05	45^th	81	44.4%
2024	33.38	51^st	78	34.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at 12th Street Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	79.85	41^st	270	84.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at 12th Street Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	61.48	477^th	1397	65.9%
2019	61.85	350^th	1134	69.1%
2022	62.10	338^th	1099	69.2%
2023	50.72	613^th	1350	54.6%
2024	48.99	653^rd	1381	52.7%

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Rank History for Female students at 12th Street Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	84.76	160^th	1443	88.9%
2019	81.30	144^th	1171	87.7%
2021	67.21	230^th	902	74.5%
2022	71.03	248^th	1106	77.6%
2023	62.63	420^th	1321	68.2%
2024	60.61	457^th	1342	65.9%

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Rank History for Male students at 12th Street Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	77.74	283^rd	1446	80.4%
2019	79.10	193^rd	1196	83.9%
2021	49.57	426^th	915	53.4%
2022	55.49	473^rd	1139	58.5%
2023	64.49	430^th	1334	67.8%
2024	62.17	463^rd	1347	65.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at 12th Street Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	43.11	60^th	97	38.1%

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Rank History for African American students at 12th Street Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	80.64	32^nd	348	90.8%

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Rank History for White students at 12th Street Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	71.47	327^th	1253	73.9%
2019	81.90	152^nd	1128	86.5%
2021	64.69	303^rd	1005	69.9%
2022	63.15	366^th	1102	66.8%
2023	64.50	378^th	1198	68.4%
2024	68.47	340^th	1204	71.8%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, November 12, 2012

This is a top-notch school with a strong, capable principal and teachers who are caring, skilled and dedicated to helping all students succeed. The staff communicate very well, are positive and actively work to involve families. We feel lucky our children are a part of this school's learning community. Close Quote

Enrollment information for 12th Street Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	404	40	65	7	0	n/a	n/a	5	521
2011	405	42	53	24	0	3	33	0	560
2012	400	57	65	27	0	3	41	0	593
2013	403	52	55	27	1	1	49	0	588
2014	385	48	55	28	1	1	55	0	573
2015	389	40	58	30	0	1	46	0	564
2016	406	48	68	27	0	0	45	0	594
2017	399	39	54	32	0	0	44	0	568
2018	361	33	52	39	0	1	44	0	530
2019	369	43	64	45	0	0	45	0	566
2020	371	50	68	42	0	1	50	0	582
2021	367	47	74	39	0	1	43	0	571
2022	367	49	59	48	0	1	47	0	571
2023	359	53	58	48	0	1	55	0	574
2024	326	74	64	49	0	0	61	0	574

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at 12th Street Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	521	25.9	20.1	n/a
2011	560	29.7	18.8	26.4
2012	593	30.1	19.6	25
2013	588	29.2	20.1	24.7
2014	573	30.1	19.0	21.6
2015	564	30.0	18.8	20.4
2016	594	32.0	18.5	20.2
2017	568	30.5	18.6	19.7
2018	530	29.2	18.1	24.9
2019	566	31.4	17.9	20.8
2020	582	31.4	18.5	22
2021	571	30.1	18.9	20.8
2022	571	32.5	17.5	23.3
2023	574	31.0	18.4	27.7
2024	574	30.0	19.1	30.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio 12th Street Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	521	25.9	20.1	n/a
2011	560	29.7	18.8	26.4
2012	593	30.1	19.6	25
2013	588	29.2	20.1	24.7
2014	573	30.1	19.0	21.6
2015	564	30.0	18.8	20.4
2016	594	32.0	18.5	20.2
2017	568	30.5	18.6	19.7
2018	530	29.2	18.1	24.9
2019	566	31.4	17.9	20.8
2020	582	31.4	18.5	22
2021	571	30.1	18.9	20.8
2022	571	32.5	17.5	23.3
2023	574	31.0	18.4	27.7
2024	574	30.0	19.1	30.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for 12th Street Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$319 (3.1%)	$10,046 (96.9%)	$10,366
2020	$336 (3.3%)	$9,890 (96.7%)	$10,226
2021	$687 (6.8%)	$9,458 (93.2%)	$10,145
2022	$488 (4.0%)	$11,565 (96.0%)	$12,053
2023	$711 (5.7%)	$11,750 (94.3%)	$12,460

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on 12th Street Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 166^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 412^th of 1470 Elementary schools	16.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (12th Street Elementary)	65.5	51.6	13.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Portage Public Schools)	58	54.5	3.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (12th Street Elementary)	63.5	62	1.5%
3rd Grade Math (Portage Public Schools)	61.8	60	1.8%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (12th Street Elementary)	65.8	59.8	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Portage Public Schools)	58.9	56.7	2.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (12th Street Elementary)	58.8	44.1	14.7%
4th Grade Math (Portage Public Schools)	58.3	44.2	14.1%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (12th Street Elementary)	79.8	53.8	26%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Portage Public Schools)	66.5	55	11.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (12th Street Elementary)	52.2	34	18.2%
5th Grade Math (Portage Public Schools)	53.1	37.5	15.6%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (12th Street Elementary)	33.3	27.4	5.9%
5th Grade Social Studies (Portage Public Schools)	28.7	30.8	2.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	566	574	1.4%
African American	43	53	23.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	64	58	9.4%
Hispanic	45	48	6.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	369	359	2.7%
Two or More Races	45	55	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.8%	27.7%	6.9%

Schools Near 12th Street Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)			M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
12th Street Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6501 S 12th St	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 323-6900	574	30	19.1	30.5%	326 (56.8%)	74 (12.9%)	49 (8.5%)	64 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (10.6%)	65.9	472^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	68.2%		68.8	412^th of 1470 public elementary schools	72.0%	60	47.4	59.2	60.8	50.5	49.5	28.0	54.5	22.2	$12,460	$711	$11,750
Amberly Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6637 Amberly St	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 323-5900	520	34	15.4	30.4%	343 (66.0%)	73 (14.0%)	42 (8.1%)	17 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.5%)	77.7	290^th of 1486 public elementary schools	80.5%		70.9	377^th of 1470 public elementary schools	74.4%	87	57.1	59.8	59.5	65.4	48.8	43.0	62.0	27.8	$13,105	$1,136	$11,968
Moorsbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7361 Moorsbridge Rd	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 323-6400	591	29	20.3	15.9%	372 (62.9%)	16 (2.7%)	52 (8.8%)	92 (15.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (9.8%)	88.7	138^th of 1486 public elementary schools	90.7%		82.8	217^th of 1470 public elementary schools	85.2%	79	53.4	72.2	69.5	71.9	62.0	47.2	67.9	47.2	$11,862	$675	$11,187
Angling Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5340 Angling Rd	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 323-6000	363	22	16.8	33.6%	254 (70.0%)	26 (7.2%)	34 (9.4%)	25 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.3%)	71.2	386^th of 1486 public elementary schools	74.0%		68.8	410^th of 1470 public elementary schools	72.1%	24	44.1	60.7	56.8	41.7	51.8	41.9	48.6	41.1	$13,905	$819	$13,086
Oakland Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6325 Oakland Dr	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Oakland Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(269) 324-8951	171	12	14.5	44.4%	103 (60.2%)	25 (14.6%)	15 (8.8%)	4 (2.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (13.5%)	50.2	693^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	53.4%		52.6	652^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	55.6%	41	57.9	44.4	50.0	57.9	22.2	20.0	40.0	20.0	$10,979	$629	$10,351
Haverhill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6633 Haverhill Ave	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 323-6200	375	25	15.0	46.4%	240 (64.0%)	41 (10.9%)	27 (7.2%)	20 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (12.5%)	57.5	592^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	60.2%		54.9	615^th of 1470 public elementary schools	58.2%	23	39.7	54.5	45.5	50.0	48.2	34.8	51.5	15.2	$17,936	$3,953	$13,983
Woodland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1401 Woodland Dr	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 323-6600	370	27	13.7	40.0%	257 (69.5%)	32 (8.6%)	27 (7.3%)	19 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.2%)	67	457^th of 1486 public elementary schools	69.2%		52.1	660^th of 1470 public elementary schools	55.1%	203	53.1	46.9	59.3	53.1	35.9	35.2	55.6	33.3	$14,715	$3,580	$11,135
Woods Lake ElementaryA Magnet Center For The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3215 Oakland Dr	Kalamazoo	49008	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(269) 337-0790	512	25	20.8	77.1%	137 (26.8%)	246 (48.0%)	55 (10.7%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (13.1%)	18	1201^st of 1486 public elementary schools	19.2%		24	1090^th of 1470 public elementary schools	25.9%	111	16.9	17.4	31.9	20.9	14.0	18.2	27.6	12.4	$14,791	$2,792	$11,999
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8422 S Westnedge Ave	Portage	49002	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 323-6100	447	26	17.1	35.8%	328 (73.4%)	26 (5.8%)	29 (6.5%)	15 (3.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.5%)	61.6	527^th of 1486 public elementary schools	64.5%		61.9	522^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	64.5%	5	35.5	56.3	52.1	38.7	55.7	35.6	42.5	27.4	$16,520	$1,095	$15,424
Winchell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2316 Winchell Ave	Kalamazoo	49008	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 337-0780	491	26	18.7	40.7%	268 (54.6%)	102 (20.8%)	28 (5.7%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	81 (16.5%)	79.6	254^th of 1486 public elementary schools	82.9%		80.8	244^th of 1470 public elementary schools	83.4%	10	54.7	60.9	58.8	58.7	49.4	52.9	58.8	32.9	$14,705	$2,369	$12,336

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