Forest Avenue School vs Portsmouth Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Avenue School
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades K–3
304 students
Portsmouth Middle School
Portsmouth · Public middle · Grades 5–8
604 students
| Measure | Forest Avenue School Middletown, Rhode Island | Portsmouth Middle School Portsmouth, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #97 of 172 | #10 of 58 |
| National rank | #30483 of 50,301 | #3644 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 304 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 43% |
| city | Middletown | Portsmouth |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portsmouth Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 42.2).
- •Portsmouth Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Portsmouth Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •Portsmouth Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 35.9%).
- •Portsmouth Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.2).
- •Portsmouth Middle School is the larger school with 604 students compared with 304.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Avenue School better than Portsmouth Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Portsmouth Middle School ranks higher (68.6 vs 42.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest Avenue School and Portsmouth Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Middletown and Portsmouth in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Avenue School: 304. Portsmouth Middle School: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Avenue School and Portsmouth Middle School rank in Rhode Island?
Forest Avenue School is 97th of 172 and Portsmouth Middle School is 10th of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).