School Report CardMiddle SchoolSumner County

Portland West Middle School

Sumner County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

2.5 / 5.0

C2.5 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Middle School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Portland West Middle School earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.5 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of middle schools in Sumner County. The school ranks #44 out of 49 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.8.

This satisfactory rating suggests that Portland West Middle School has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

Above AverageBNeeds ImprovementFNeeds ImprovementF

How This Grade Was Calculated

Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.

50% weight

Above Average

B
4.0/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

40% weight

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 5.0

Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

B 50%
F 40%
F 10%

The final score of 2.5is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.

Subject Proficiency

Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.

Across all tested subjects, an average of 41.2% of students at Portland West Middle School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (Middle) at 45.7%, while ELA (Middle) at 35.6% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

50%+ Proficient 30-49% Proficient Below 30%

ELA (Middle): 35.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Middle): 45.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Middle): 38.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 44.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Portland West Middle School shows limited overall academic growth with an average score of 1.3 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This suggests students are making less than expected progress and the school may need to focus on instructional strategies that accelerate learning.

Literacy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Numeracy

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Science

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Social Studies

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 41.0% of all students at Portland West Middle School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 25.2%, representing a 15.8 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 8.9%, 32.1 points below the overall rate.

All Students
41.0%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
25.2%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
8.9%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Portland West Middle School Compare?

Overall score compared to the Sumner County average and the Tennessee state average.

With a score of 2.5, Portland West Middle School is below the Sumner County average of 3.8 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 49 schools in Sumner County, this school holds the #44 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Portland West Middle School’s performance data.

What grade did Portland West Middle School receive?
Portland West Middle School received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 2.5 out of 5.0 for the 2023-24 school year. This grade is determined by the Tennessee Department of Education based on student achievement, growth, and growth of the lowest-performing students.
How does Portland West Middle School compare to other Sumner County schools?
Portland West Middle School ranks #44 out of 49 schools in Sumner County. The county average score is 3.8, and Portland West Middle School’s score of 2.5 is below that average. The school has opportunities to close the gap with higher-performing schools in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Portland West Middle School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Portland West Middle School’s average growth score of 1.3 out of 5.0 indicates limited year-over-year progress. A score below 3.0 means students are growing slower than expected, which can compound over time.
Is Portland West Middle School above or below the state average?
Portland West Middle School’s score of 2.5 is below the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school has room to improve to reach the statewide benchmark.
Which subjects are strongest at Portland West Middle School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Middle) at 45.7%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 35.6%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 41.2%.

View Official Report Card

See the complete report from the Tennessee Department of Education.

TN Report Card
All Sumner County SchoolsTennessee School Grades

Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year