Portland East Middle School vs. Portland West Middle School
Should you attend Portland East Middle School or Portland West Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Portland East Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Portland West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 405 students in grades 6-8, Portland East Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 510 students in grades 6-8, Portland West Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
405 students
510 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#699 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#521 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
128
169
Grade 7 Students
147
164
Grade 8 Students
130
177
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
10%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
78%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
