For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,226 students in Portland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Portland School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
1,226 Students
490,969 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
40,319 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Portland School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#84 out of 198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.7%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
17%
32%
% Black
5%
12%
% White
72%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,529 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,315. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,705 is less than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,529
$26,315
Spending / Student
$22,705
$25,377
Best Portland School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gildersleeve School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
565 Main St.
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-0411
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-0411
Gr: 2-4 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Portland High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 High Street
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1720
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1720
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Brownstone Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
314 Main St.
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-6765
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-6765
Gr: 5-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Portland Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
93 High Street
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1880
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1880
Gr: 7-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
81 High St.
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-3131
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-3131
Gr: PK-1 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portland School District?
Portland School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,226 students.
What is the rank of Portland School District?
Portland School District is ranked #80 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Portland School District?
72% of Portland School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portland School District?
Portland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Portland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,705 is less than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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