Westport School District
School District · Westport, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,097
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,097
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#228 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,097
$274 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,506 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
About Westport
Westport is a Westport, Massachusetts school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,506 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $21,097 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Westport demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Westport Elementary, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Westport students show an average math proficiency of 40.7% and ELA proficiency of 42.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Westport, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Westport with test data.
Schools in Westport
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Westport
- Total Enrollment
- 1,506
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Westport?
Westport has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Westport?
The average composite rating for Westport is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Westport?
Westport spends $21,097 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Westport?
The average student-teacher ratio in Westport is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Westport?
Westport Elementary is the highest-rated school in Westport with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Westport?
Across schools in Westport with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Westport compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Westport has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Westport with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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