Serving 618 students in grades 5-8, Portsmouth Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Portsmouth Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portsmouth Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Portsmouth Middle School?
618 students attend Portsmouth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Portsmouth Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portsmouth Middle School?
Portsmouth Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Portsmouth Middle School offer ?
Portsmouth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Portsmouth Middle School part of?
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