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#943 of 1,793 schools in MA
Westport Elementary
Elementary School · Westport · Westport, MA
An elementary school in Westport, MA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
380 Old County Rd, Westport, MA 02790
- Math 43% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westport Elementary score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 64 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Westport Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average470/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,617
Median home value
$476,000
Median rent
$1,313/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02790; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George H PotterEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Meeting Street/the Schwartz CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Friends AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 4.3 mi | 212 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Westport
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,097NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westport Elementary is listed in Westport; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westport Elementary
Westport Elementary is a public elementary school in Westport, MA, part of Westport, serving approximately 448 students in grades 1st-4th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #943 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westport Elementary
What grades does Westport Elementary serve?
Westport Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend Westport Elementary?
Westport Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westport Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westport Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westport Elementary rank in MA?
Westport Elementary ranks #943 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Westport Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Westport Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Westport Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westport Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Westport Elementary a charter school?
No, Westport Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westport Elementary a Title I school?
No, Westport Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 4th
- Enrollment
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (508) 636-1075
- Area population (ZIP 02790)
- 16,725
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 49.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02790; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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