Middle Schools in Portland School District

The Portland School District in Connecticut is home to two high-performing middle schools: Brownstone Intermediate School and Portland Middle School. Both schools are outperforming the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with Brownstone Intermediate School boasting 69.3% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 51.4%, and Portland Middle School seeing 64.4% of 7th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 49.5%.

In addition to their strong academic performance, the schools also demonstrate a commitment to diversity, with significant representation from Hispanic, African American, and Asian students. Portland Middle School has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 108th out of 250 Connecticut middle schools in 2021-2022 to 60th out of 250 in 2023-2024, with a 4-star rating. The schools also differ in their resource allocation, with Brownstone Intermediate School spending $17,647 per student compared to $15,708 per student at Portland Middle School, and the latter having a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.0 compared to 11.7 at Brownstone Intermediate School.

Overall, the data suggests that both Brownstone Intermediate School and Portland Middle School are high-performing and well-resourced middle schools within the Portland School District, providing a strong educational foundation for their students and preparing them for the challenges of the future.