Summary:
The Washington-Nile Local school district in Ohio has only one middle school, Portsmouth West Middle School, which serves grades 5-8. The school's performance, as measured by test scores and other metrics, lags behind state averages in Ohio, suggesting the need for improvement in student learning and achievement.
Across most grade levels and subject areas, Portsmouth West Middle School's test scores are significantly lower than the state averages. For example, in 5th grade science, the school's proficiency rate is 38.6% compared to the state average of 63.4%. Similarly, in 5th grade math, the school's proficiency rate is 27.7% versus the state average of 56.7%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 24.9% is also quite high, which can negatively impact student learning.
However, the school's 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I is an outlier compared to the state average of 59.4%, suggesting the school may be doing an exceptional job in this subject area. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 547 out of 1,048 schools in 2022-2023 to 620 out of 1,036 schools in 2024-2025, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other middle schools in Ohio. Overall, the data suggests that Portsmouth West Middle School faces significant challenges in meeting academic standards and supporting student success.
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