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William Fegely Middle School

5384 Stone Ave, Portage, IN 46368Portage Township Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
633
Students
Total enrolled
$14,031
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 27% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 633 students in grades 06–08 in Portage, Indiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,031 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

William Fegely Middle School is a large middle in Portage, Indiana, serving grades 06–08 with 633 students. The district invests $14,031 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at William Fegely Middle School

633
Total Students
15.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
41
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution303 male · 330 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 419 students
Student Composition
45%
30%
18%
Asian1%
White45%
Hispanic / Latino30%
Black18%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 180915001519

Academic Outcomes at William Fegely Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 15th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 46368

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,031Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,031
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,174
Student Support$2,666
Administration$1,684
Operations$2,105
Other$1,403
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,031 spent per student, an estimated $6,216 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
65%
23%
State government
65.0%
Local (property tax)
22.8%
Federal programs
12.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Rowena Kyle Elementary SchoolCentral Elementary SchoolWallace Aylesworth ElementaryCrisman Elementary School
+4 more
↓
Middle
Willowcreek Middle School
↓
High School
Portage High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyPorter County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPortage Township Schools →
Phone: (219)763-8150
NCES ID: 180915001519
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Portage seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Portage Township Schools
High
Portage High School
2,243 students · 09–12
● 37 opp55% FRL
Mid
Willowcreek Middle School
949 students · 06–08
● 37 opp59% FRL
Elem
Rowena Kyle Elementary School
472 students · KG–05
● 37 opp55% FRL
Elem
Central Elementary School
453 students · KG–05
● 37 opp72% FRL
Elem
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary
410 students · KG–05
● 37 opp68% FRL
Elem
Crisman Elementary School
373 students · KG–05
● 37 opp64% FRL
Elem
George L Myers Elementary School
331 students · KG–05
● 37 opp57% FRL
Elem
Ethel R Jones Elementary School
305 students · KG–05
● 37 opp57% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5384 Stone Ave, Portage, IN 46368
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.