- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portland, TN
Portland West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Portland West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470402002205
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portland West Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 491
- students enrolled
Portland West Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portland West Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Portland, TN.
School address
District: Sumner County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470402002205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Portland West Middle School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 470402002205 · Portland, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students)
Portland West Middle School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Portland West Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gallatin Senio
Gallatin Senior High School
1,644 students
- Beech Sr High
Beech Sr High School
1,477 students
- Hendersonville
Hendersonville High School
1,410 students
- Portland High
Portland High School
1,151 students
- Station Camp H
Station Camp High School
1,137 students
- This school 491
Portland West Middle School
491 students
What this shows Portland West Middle School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portland West Middle School compares
Portland West Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,191
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Portland West Middle School is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumner County reports $11,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Portland West Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beech Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hendersonville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Portland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Station Camp High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portland West Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Portland
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portland West Middle School
How many students attend Portland West Middle School?
Portland West Middle School has 491 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portland, TN. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portland West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portland West Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portland West Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Portland West Middle School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Portland, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portland West Middle School?
Portland West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 West Middle School rank among public schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Portland West Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Portland, TN. 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 Sumner County?
Besides Portland West Middle School, Sumner County also operates Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students), Beech Sr High School (1,477 students), and Hendersonville High School (1,410 students). See the Sumner County district page for the complete list.