A+
Excellent
92/100

Portsmouth Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 155 Parrott Ave., Portsmouth, NH 03801
Overall
A+
92/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 66% · Math 52% proficient · 81st percentile in New Hampshire
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Hampshire schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

92
Repit Score
out of 100
472
Students
enrolled
10.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%81/100reading 80th percentile, math 81st percentile among New Hampshire middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 17% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Hampshire schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +23 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Hampshire. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency66% (+15 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency52% (+14 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Hampshire state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White65%53%reading +13 pts, math +17 pts81st percentile (list)
Hispanic70%30%reading +41 pts, math +17 pts86th percentile (list)
Asian90%70%reading +16 pts, math +3 pts71st percentile (list)
Multiracial70%50%reading +5 pts, math +3 pts57th percentile (list)
Low-income32%15%reading +4 pts, math -1 pts51st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 155 Parrott Ave.
City Portsmouth
ZIP Code 03801
District 3305820
NCES School ID 330582000378
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 03801

Understanding the community around Portsmouth Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $100,839
Per Capita Income $68,296
Poverty Rate 3.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 50.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.9%
High School or Higher 97.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $605,300
Median Rent $1,662
Owner-Occupied 53.5%
Renter-Occupied 46.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Portsmouth Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.2%
Two or More Races 11.7%
Asian 7.2%
Hispanic/Latino 4.7%
Black 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 472
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Portsmouth Middle School?
Portsmouth Middle School has a Repit School Score of 92 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Portsmouth Middle School?
Portsmouth Middle School has 472 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1.
What grades does Portsmouth Middle School serve?
Portsmouth Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Portsmouth Middle School receive per student?
Portsmouth Middle School receives $23,365 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Portsmouth Middle School in 03801 ▼
Avg Home Value
$814,666
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,974
1-Year Change
+5.8%
% Renters
46.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026