B+
Above Average
80/100

Portsmouth West Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 15332 US Highway 52 Unit B, West Portsmouth, OH 45663
Overall
B+
80/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 34th percentile in Ohio
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.35 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 94th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Ohio for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

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

80
Repit Score
out of 100
388
Students
enrolled
18.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%34/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%94/100Students gain 1.35 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.34 in 2009–19; 94th percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.35 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 62% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Ohio schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +1 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+5 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency60% (+1 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

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 Ohio state test (2018–19), 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
White68%61%reading -2 pts, math -11 pts43rd percentile (list)
Low-income67%61%reading +20 pts, math +14 pts77th 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 15332 US Highway 52 Unit B
City West Portsmouth
ZIP Code 45663
District 3904965
NCES School ID 390496501453
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 45663

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $39,607
Per Capita Income $23,460
Poverty Rate 12.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.7%
High School or Higher 89.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $109,000
Median Rent $669
Owner-Occupied 70.0%
Renter-Occupied 30.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Portsmouth West Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.5%
Two or More Races 4.4%
Hispanic/Latino 2.8%
Black 0.3%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 388
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Portsmouth West Middle School?
Portsmouth West Middle School has a Repit School Score of 80 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 West Middle School?
Portsmouth West Middle School has 388 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1.
What grades does Portsmouth West Middle School serve?
Portsmouth West Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Portsmouth West Middle School receive per student?
Portsmouth West Middle School receives $18,602 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Portsmouth West Middle School in 45663 ▼
Avg Home Value
$113,289
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+14.6%
% Renters
30.0%

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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