Portland Middle School

www.portlandctschools.org

214 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Portland Middle School, located at 93 High Street in Portland, Connecticut, serves as a key educational institution within the Portland Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and challenging learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of students in the middle grades. By prioritizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigor of high school and beyond, emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, offering a variety of core subjects alongside opportunities for students to explore their interests through elective courses and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider community, Portland Middle School seeks to cultivate a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential. For more information regarding school policies, academic programs, and upcoming events, community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.portlandctschools.org](http://www.portlandctschools.org).

214

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portland Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	50
Black	8
Asian	6
Two or More	10

White
140 (65.4%)
Hispanic
50 (23.4%)
Two or More
10 (4.7%)
Black
8 (3.7%)
Asian
6 (2.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Portland School District
Phone:	(860)342-1880
Website:	http://www.portlandctschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 107

Grade 8 107