Serving 441 students in grades 1-4, Westport Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westport Elementary School's student population of 441 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westport Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westport Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#948 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
89%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westport Elementary School's ranking?
Westport Elementary School is ranked #948 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Westport Elementary School often compared to?
Westport Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice A Macomber, Laliberte Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Westport Elementary School?
441 students attend Westport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Westport Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westport Elementary School?
Westport Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westport Elementary School offer ?
Westport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westport Elementary School part of?
Westport Elementary School is part of Westport School District.
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