Portland School District
School District · Portland, Connecticut
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,929
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,929
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Evaluating Portland School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Portland School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Gildersleeve School
Portland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brownstone Intermediate School
Portland · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Portland High School
Portland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#74 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,929
$1,076 vs Connecticut median
District size
1,243 students
Smaller than Connecticut median
The short answer
Portland School District ranks #74 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Portland School District's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gildersleeve School (7.2/10), Brownstone Intermediate School (6.4/10), and Portland High School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Portland School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gildersleeve School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Brownstone Intermediate School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Portland High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Portland Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Portland School District
Portland School District is a Portland, Connecticut school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,243 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. The district invests $23,929 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Portland School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gildersleeve School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Portland School District students show an average math proficiency of 67.0% and ELA proficiency of 75.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Portland School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Portland School District with test data.
Schools in Portland School District
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Portland
- Total Enrollment
- 1,243
- Teachers (FTE)
- 114
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Portland School District?
Portland School District has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Portland School District?
The average composite rating for Portland School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Portland School District?
Portland School District spends $23,929 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Portland School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Portland School District is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Portland School District?
Gildersleeve School is the highest-rated school in Portland School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Portland School District?
Across schools in Portland School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Portland School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Portland School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 75.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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