Summary:
The city of Portland, Tennessee is home to 8 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the Sumner County school district. While the district as a whole is highly ranked, there is significant variation in the performance of individual schools, with some standouts like Clyde Riggs Elementary and Portland West Middle School consistently ranking in the top 25-30% of Tennessee schools, while others like Portland High School struggle to meet state and county averages.
The data reveals that Clyde Riggs Elementary and J.W. Wiseman Elementary are the top-performing elementary schools, with strong proficiency rates in core subjects like Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science. At the middle school level, Portland West Middle School stands out, ranking in the top 30% of Tennessee middle schools and boasting the highest proficiency rates across Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. However, the high school and some other elementary schools in the district lag behind, with significantly lower test scores compared to county and state averages.
While the Sumner County school district is highly ranked overall, the data suggests potential equity concerns within the Portland schools. The predominantly white student populations and lack of data on free/reduced lunch rates make it difficult to assess the socioeconomic diversity and access to quality education across the district. Targeted interventions and support may be needed to improve student outcomes, particularly in core academic areas where many schools are underperforming.
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