Middle Schools in Portsmouth School District


Summary:

The Portsmouth School District in New Hampshire is home to one standout middle school, Portsmouth Middle School. This school has consistently ranked among the top 12 middle schools in the state over the past three years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 14th out of 132 middle schools in New Hampshire for the 2024-2025 school year.

Portsmouth Middle School's students significantly outperform their peers across the state in mathematics, reading, and science proficiency. The school's mathematics proficiency rates range from 53% to 68% for different grade levels, compared to the statewide average of 38% to 41%. In reading, the school's proficiency rates are 67% to 80%, well above the state's 52% to 55%. Additionally, 54% of the school's 8th-grade students are proficient or better in science, compared to the state average of 37%.

Despite these impressive academic achievements, the school serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 13.98% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 10:1 suggests that students receive a high level of individualized attention and support, which may contribute to their strong performance. Overall, Portsmouth Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution within the Portsmouth School District, providing an exceptional educational experience for its students.

District Detail

 1 Junkins Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801

 (603) 431-5080

SchoolDigger Rank:
9th of 158 New Hampshire districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-13
Students: 2,427

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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