Serving 211 students in grades 7-8, Portland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 211 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Portland Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portland Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Portland Middle School is ranked #493 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Portland Middle School?
211 students attend Portland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Portland Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portland Middle School?
Portland Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Portland Middle School offer ?
Portland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Portland Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 211 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
