Portsmouth Middle School serves 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
426 students

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

American Indian
4%
1%

Asian
10%
4%

Hispanic
28%
26%

Black
24%
3%

White
34%
58%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Portsmouth Middle School?
426 students attend Portsmouth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Portsmouth Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portsmouth Middle School?
Portsmouth Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Portsmouth Middle School offer ?
Portsmouth Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Portsmouth Middle School part of?
Portsmouth Middle School is part of Portland School District 1j.
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