PORTSMOUTH WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL

Portsmouth West Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Washington-Nile Local school district, located in West Portsmouth, OH with about 467 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Portsmouth West Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Portsmouth West Middle School, located in West Portsmouth, Ohio, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community, operating under the Washington-Nile Local School District. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development for students during their critical middle school years. By offering a structured learning environment, the institution aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through various educational opportunities.

As part of the broader "West Senators" school system, the middle school places a strong emphasis on school spirit, community involvement, and the success of its students. The school utilizes its official website, westsenators.org, as a primary communication tool to keep parents, students, and community members informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district news. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and student engagement, Portsmouth West Middle School strives to create a supportive atmosphere where young learners can grow, collaborate, and succeed.

For more information, contact Portsmouth West Middle School at (740) 858-6668 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15332 US Highway 52 Unit B
West Portsmouth, OH 45663-2034
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PORTSMOUTH WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Portsmouth, OH with about 467 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
467
Teachers:
22
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 467 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PORTSMOUTH WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
95.1%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
Black or African American
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.