Portland East Middle School

Sumner County
604 South Broadway
Portland, TN 37148
405 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Portland East Middle School, located at 604 South Broadway in Portland, Tennessee, is a public middle school serving the local community as part of the Sumner County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, catering to students during their critical middle school transitional years. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond through a curriculum that aligns with state standards and district-wide educational goals.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents, students, and faculty, providing essential information regarding academic resources, extracurricular activities, and administrative policies. Portland East Middle School emphasizes community engagement and encourages parental involvement to support student success. Through its commitment to core subjects, elective opportunities, and a supportive campus culture, the institution strives to develop well-adjusted, responsible citizens within the Portland area.
405
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    317 (78.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    60 (14.8 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.5 %)
  • Black
    11 (2.7 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
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)325-4146
Website: http://pem.sumnerschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
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 6 128
Grade 7 147
Grade 8 130
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Portland West Middle School
Sumner County
510 Students
110 Nolan Private DR
Portland, TN 37148 (1.6 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th