Serving 388 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 47% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
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 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Portsmouth West Middle School's student population of 388 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Portsmouth West Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 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 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2113 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
92%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portsmouth West Middle School's ranking?
Portsmouth West Middle School is ranked #2113 out of 3,241 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?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Portsmouth West Middle School?
388 students attend Portsmouth West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Portsmouth West Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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