- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portland, CT
Portland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Portland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090339000713
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portland Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Portland Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portland Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Portland, CT.
School address
District: Portland School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090339000713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Portland Middle School held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 090339000713 · Portland, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 9.7:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Portland High School (323 students)
Portland Middle School held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Portland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portland High
Portland High School
323 students
- Gildersleeve S
Gildersleeve School
253 students
- Valley View Sc
Valley View School
219 students
- Brownstone Int
Brownstone Intermediate School
217 students
- This school
Portland Middle School
214 students
What this shows Portland Middle School reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portland Middle School compares
Portland Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 30% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,774
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Portland Middle School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Portland School District reports $23,774 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Portland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gildersleeve School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownstone Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portland Middle School
How many students attend Portland Middle School?
Portland Middle School has 214 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portland, CT. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portland Middle School is 9.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Portland Middle School?
25.4% of students at Portland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Portland Middle School is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Portland, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portland Middle School?
Portland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Portland Middle School rank among public schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Portland Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Portland, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Portland School District?
Besides Portland Middle School, Portland School District also operates Portland High School (323 students), Gildersleeve School (253 students), and Valley View School (219 students). See the Portland School District district page for the complete list.