Western Middle School For The Arts vs. Westport Middle School
Should you attend Western Middle School For The Arts or Westport Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Western Middle School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Westport Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 650 students in grades 6-8, Western Middle School For The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,177 students in grades 6-8, Westport Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
650 students
1,177 students
% Male | % Female
34% | 66%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#958 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1033 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
224
392
Grade 7 Students
198
389
Grade 8 Students
228
396
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
16%
% Black
55%
33%
% White
26%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
