Serving 403 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 36% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Portsmouth West Middle School's student population of 403 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Portsmouth West Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portsmouth West Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2020 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
n/a
17%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #2020 out of 3,137 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Portsmouth West Middle School?
403 students attend Portsmouth West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Portsmouth West Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 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
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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