Serving 259 students in grades 7-8, Westport Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 57% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 77% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
259 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)57%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)77%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
6%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
19%
Black
(15-16)n/a
9%
White
(15-16)93%
63%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% MA state average).
How many students attend Westport Junior High School?
259 students attend Westport Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Westport Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westport Junior High School?
Westport Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westport Junior High School offer ?
Westport Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Westport Junior High School part of?
Westport Junior High School is part of Westport School District.
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