Portage Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Portage Public Schools manages 14 schools with more than 500 teachers and instructors. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries at Portage Public Schools. The data has been obtained through multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Portage Public Schools Teacher Salary Details
This table details average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Kalamazoo-Portage and surrounding areas. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $67,370 | $44,710 - $79,780 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,370 | $45,380 - $79,400 |
| Middle School Teacher | $64,320 | $46,170 - $80,420 |
| High School Teacher | $65,390 | $44,780 - $79,190 |
| PE Teacher | $59,840 | $23,210 - $93,070 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Kalamazoo-Portage, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below displays average salary ranges for special education teachers that work for Portage Public Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $62,810 | $39,590 - $80,290 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Kalamazoo-Portage, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the Kalamazoo-Portage area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $99,150 | $69,900 - $129,810 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $59,540 | $36,080 - $82,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Kalamazoo-Portage, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Portage Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $27,714 | $27,287 |
| Administrators | $18,852 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Portage Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Portage Public Schools. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Portage Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 441 | 449 | 470 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 19 | 34 | 37 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 163 | 165 | 179 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 189 | 187 | 189 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 70 | 63 | 66 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 13 | 9 | 11 |
| Teaching Assistants | 59 | 62 | 86 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Portage Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 318 | 318 | 306 |
| School Administrators | 25 | 27 | 27 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 49 | 46 | 43 |
| Student Support Staff | 41 | 45 | 39 |
| Other Support Staff | 189 | 184 | 183 |
| Guidance Counselors | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Portage Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 14 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Portage Public Schools in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Kalamazoo Public Schools (25 Schools)
- Schoolcraft Community Schools District (4 Schools)
- Vicksburg Community Schools District (6 Schools)
- Comstock Public Schools District (7 Schools)
- Parchment School District (6 Schools)
Portage Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Street Elementary School 6501 South 12th St Portage MI 49024 (269) 323-6900 |
PK-5 | 30 | 573 |
| Amberly Elementary School 6637 Amberly St Portage MI 49024 (269) 323-5900 |
KG-5 | 32 | 551 |
| Angling Road Elementary School 5340 Angling Rd Portage MI 49024 (269) 323-6000 |
KG-5 | 21 | 351 |
| Central Elementary School 8422 South Westnedge Ave Portage MI 49002 (269) 323-6100 |
PK-5 | 26 | 400 |
| Haverhill Elementary School 6633 Haverhill Ave Portage MI 49024 (269) 323-6200 |
KG-5 | 24 | 368 |
| Lake Center Elementary School 10011 Portage Rd Portage MI 49002 (269) 323-6300 |
KG-5 | 30 | 574 |
| Moorsbridge Elementary School 7361 Moors Bridge Rd Portage MI 49024 (269) 323-6400 |
PK-5 | 29 | 546 |
| Portage Central High School 8135 South Westnedge Ave Portage MI 49002 (269) 323-5200 |
9-12 | 63 | 1,397 |
| Portage Central Middle School 8305 South Westnedge Ave Portage MI 49002 (269) 323-5600 |
6-8 | 31 | 690 |
| Portage Community High School 1010 West Milham Ave Portage MI 49024 (269) 323-6700 |
6-12 | 16 | 192 |
| Portage North Middle School 5808 Oregon Ave Portage MI 49024 (269) 323-5700 |
6-8 | 30 | 584 |
| Portage Northern High School 1000 Idaho Ave Portage MI 49024 (616) 323-5400 |
9-12 | 66 | 1,380 |
| Portage West Middle School 7145 Moors Bridge Rd Portage MI 49024 (269) 323-5800 |
6-8 | 31 | 689 |
| Woodland Elementary School 1401 Woodland Dr Portage MI 49024 (269) 323-6600 |
PK-5 | 31 | 364 |