Middle Schools in Portsmouth

There is only one middle school located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island - Portsmouth Middle School. This school has consistently been a standout performer, ranking 9th out of 64 middle schools in the state for the past 3 years and earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's district, Portsmouth, is also highly ranked, coming in 5th out of 60 districts in Rhode Island.

Academically, Portsmouth Middle School demonstrates strong performance, with 45.9% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades. This exceeds the overall Portsmouth district averages of 49.2% in ELA and 52.1% in Math. The school also benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.1 to 1 and spends $15,812 per student, higher than the national average.

While Portsmouth Middle School is a standout institution, the relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 16.99% may suggest the school serves a more affluent student population. This raises potential equity concerns that warrant further investigation to ensure all students, regardless of socioeconomic background, have access to the school's high-quality education.