Central Elementary School

Central Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
8422 S Westnedge Ave,  Portage, MI
Portage Public Schools
5.0
448 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Sara Wagenaar
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
42%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.8%

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
3
Equity
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Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
74.8%
Two or more races
9.6%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/27/2014
My children have thrived at Central. We moved here for the schools and have been very happy! Principal Dygert is wonderful, engaging and positive with everyone. The kids are challenged each day - we love it! Way to go Central El!
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5.0 parent
1/22/2013
New principal (Mr. Surian) this past fall as definitely made a difference in this school for the better! Such a tremendous positive feel in the building, I believe you wouldn't recognize it from last year! Amazing! Many great teachers. I think Central is on it's way to the best in the district!
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5.0 parent
1/7/2013
This is my son's second year at this school and I've been very happy with his teachers. As an elementary teacher myself, I can say they have gone above and beyond what I have expected them to do for my son. The school has a new principal as of 2012 and there is a positive feel to the building. Paren...
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