PORTLAND WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Portland West Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Sumner County school district, located in Portland, TN with about 547 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Portland West Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
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.
For more information, contact Portland West Middle School at (615) 325-8066 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-8066
http://pwm.sumnerschools.org
PORTLAND WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Portland, TN with about 547 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sumner County
- Total Students:
- 547
- Teachers:
- 39
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 547 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PORTLAND WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.1%
- Black or African American
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 43.5%
- Male
- 56.5%
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.