Portland West Middle School

pwm.sumnerschools.org

491 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Portland West Middle School, located at 110 Nolan Private Drive in Portland, Tennessee, is a public middle school serving students within the Sumner County School District. As a key educational institution in the Portland community, the school focuses on fostering both academic growth and social development for students in grades 6 through 8. By providing a structured environment, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities and community engagement.

The school’s official website, accessible at [pwm.sumnerschools.org](http://pwm.sumnerschools.org), serves as a central hub for parents, students, and staff to access essential resources. Visitors can find information regarding academic calendars, faculty directories, school policies, and updates on district-wide initiatives. Through its commitment to the Sumner County Schools mission, Portland West Middle School strives to create a supportive learning atmosphere that promotes student success and effective communication between the school and the families it serves.

491

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portland West Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	376
Hispanic	62
Black	28
Asian	3
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	2

White
376 (76.6%)
Hispanic
62 (12.6%)
Black
28 (5.7%)
Two or More
20 (4.1%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sumner County
Phone:	(615)325-8066
Website:	http://pwm.sumnerschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 181

Grade 7 160

Grade 8 150