Serving 360 students in grades 5-8, Portsmouth West Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Portsmouth West Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in West Portsmouth, OH, encompassing approximately 112.1 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Portsmouth West Middle School's student population of 360 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Portsmouth West Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portsmouth West Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2135 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
White
90%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
42%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Senators
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portsmouth West Middle School's ranking?
Portsmouth West Middle School is ranked #2135 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Portsmouth West Middle School often compared to?
Portsmouth West Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Portsmouth West Middle School?
360 students attend Portsmouth West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Portsmouth West Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Portsmouth West Middle School?
Portsmouth West Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Portsmouth West Middle School offer ?
Portsmouth West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Portsmouth West Middle School part of?
Portsmouth West Middle School is part of Washington-Nile Local School District.
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