Portland Middle School

93 High Street
Portland, CT 06480
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 201 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 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Portland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Portland Middle School's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

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 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#493 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Portland Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Portland Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Portland Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Portland Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
17%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Portland Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
12%
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White
71%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Portland Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Portland Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Portland Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Portland Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Portland Middle School's ranking?
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?
201 students attend Portland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Portland Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portland Middle School?
Portland Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, 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?
Portland Middle School is part of Portland School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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