Portsmouth Middle School

618 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Portsmouth Middle School, located at 125 Jepson Lane in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, serves as a central hub for the town’s adolescent students, typically catering to grades 6 through 8. As part of the Portsmouth School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for middle schoolers. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school while encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, Portsmouth Middle School is known for its commitment to cultivating a well-rounded educational experience. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives, which allow students to explore their interests and build a sense of community. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and the overall well-being of its student body, the school strives to provide a stable, inclusive, and forward-thinking foundation for the youth of the Portsmouth area.

618

Total Students

55.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portsmouth Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	506
Hispanic	53
Black	13
Asian	19
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
506 (81.9 %)
Hispanic
53 (8.6 %)
Two or More
25 (4.0 %)
Asian
19 (3.1 %)
Black
13 (2.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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
Phone:	(401)849-3700
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 5 162

Grade 6 144

Grade 7 161

Grade 8 151