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Portsmouth Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 485 students

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Posted September 25, 2009

My son is an eighth grader at Portsmouth Middle School and I've been very satisfied with the educational opportunities there. While the building and equipment seem sub-par (many classrooms have folding tables and chairs instead of desks, for example), it is made up for by the staff. The principal, Mr. Stokel, seems to really understand what it means to be an adolescent, and he's created an environment conducive to teaching kids in that age group. The teachers are wonderful, too. Very focused on the kids. They also emphasize the importance of music education which I find refreshing in a time when so many schools are cutting those programs. All in all, they have a very well-rounded academic program. I would recommend this school to any parent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2008

it is a very old school but the teachers are great.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 7, 2004

Due to three relocations in NH we finally settled in Portsmouth. We have found PMS to be the most excellent in curriculum, staff and leadership! This combined with a strong school spirit and community involvement have made my daughter's 7th-8th grade experience challenging & rewarding. I attribute this success to school's leadership, caring staff and a community that supports and understands the importance of ensuring a safe, supportive and challenging learning enviroment.
—Submitted by Lisa Higgins, a parent


Posted September 6, 2003

My daughter attended and has moved onto PHS. Son has just entered the Middle School and both have had an excellent experience with PMS. I stay in Portsmouth so my kids can attend the Portsmouth School System. Great place for kids to grow up. Lots of extra corricular to choose from.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2011.

142 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

143 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
79%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

173 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2011.

172 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
89%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

164 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

163 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

178 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
50%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students78%
Female75%
Male81%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino54%
White (non-Hispanic)81%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Non-economically disadvantaged84%
With educational disability45%
Without educational disability84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%

Reading

All Students89%
Female94%
Male86%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino91%
White (non-Hispanic)90%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
With educational disability61%
Without educational disability93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students67%
Female60%
Male73%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino71%
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
With educational disability27%
Without educational disability77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%

Reading

All Students74%
Female77%
Male70%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino71%
White (non-Hispanic)75%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
With educational disability29%
Without educational disability85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Math

All Students68%
Female66%
Male69%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)75%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
With educational disability16%
Without educational disability80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%

Reading

All Students76%
Female81%
Male73%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
With educational disability23%
Without educational disability88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the New Hampshire Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Hampshire's state standards

Source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 87% 92%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 2%
Black 5% 2%
Hispanic 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 26%N/A20%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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155 Parrott Ave
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: (603) 436-5781

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