Portsmouth Middle School vs. Tiverton Middle School
Should I attend Portsmouth Middle School or Tiverton Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Portsmouth Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Tiverton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 635 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 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 503 students in grades 5-8, Tiverton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
635 students
503 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#70 out of 289 schools in RI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#137 out of 289 schools in RI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
154
133
Grade 6 Students
155
119
Grade 7 Students
152
126
Grade 8 Students
174
125
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
86%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
