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Westport School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,515 students in Westport School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Westport School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
1,515 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Westport School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#248 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
5%
26%
% Black
1%
10%
% White
89%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,974 is higher than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $47,469 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,974
$23,855
Spending / Student
$47,469
$24,613
Best Westport School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westport Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
380 Old County Rd
Westport, MA 02790
(508) 636-1075
Westport, MA 02790
(508) 636-1075
Gr: 1-4 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Westport Middle-high School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Old County Road
Westport, MA 02790
(508) 636-1050
Westport, MA 02790
(508) 636-1050
Gr: 5-12 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
154 Gifford Road
Westport, MA 02790
(508) 678-8671
Westport, MA 02790
(508) 678-8671
Gr: PK-K | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westport School District?
Westport School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,515 students.
What is the rank of Westport School District?
Westport School District is ranked #252 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westport School District?
89% of Westport School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 School District?
Westport School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Westport School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $47,469 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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