Portsmouth Middle School

www.cityofportsmouth.com/school/pms

499 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Portsmouth Middle School, located at 155 Parrott Avenue in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, serves as a central hub for the community's middle-level education. As part of the Portsmouth School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students during their formative adolescent years. Its location near the heart of Portsmouth allows the school to integrate local resources and community engagement into its educational philosophy.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by offering a diverse range of core subjects alongside exploratory programs. According to their official web resources, Portsmouth Middle School places a strong emphasis on collaborative learning, technology integration, and creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their individual interests and talents. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and a positive school climate, the institution aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens within the Portsmouth community.

499

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portsmouth Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	26
Black	9
Asian	35
Two or More	50

White
379 (76.0 %)
Two or More
50 (10.0 %)
Asian
35 (7.0 %)
Hispanic
26 (5.2 %)
Black
9 (1.8 %)

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:	Portsmouth School District
Phone:	(603)436-5781
Website:	http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/school/pms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 6 163

Grade 7 156

Grade 8 180