Westport Elementary

Summary:

Westport Elementary is a public elementary school located in Westport, MA, serving grades 1-4 with a total enrollment of 441 students. The school is part of the Westport school district, which is ranked 245 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westport Elementary's academic performance, as measured by MCAS proficiency rates, has been declining over the years, with the school consistently underperforming the state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. The school's performance is particularly weak in the 3rd grade, where the proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics are significantly below the state averages. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined, from a high of 271 out of 932 Massachusetts elementary schools in 2015-2016 to a ranking of 541 out of 916 in 2023-2024. The school's overall rating from SchoolDigger has also decreased from 4 stars out of 5 in 2015-2016 to 2 stars out of 5 in the current school year.

Compared to nearby schools, Westport Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than the Dartmouth school district, which have higher MCAS proficiency rates and higher statewide rankings. In contrast, the nearby schools in the Fall River and New Bedford school districts, which serve more diverse student populations, have lower academic performance compared to Westport Elementary.


Detail:

Public 1-4

 380 Old County Rd
       Westport, MA  02790-4201


(508) 636-1075

District: Westport

SchoolDigger Rank:
541st of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,311 Help


Students who attend Westport Elementary usually attend:

High:    Westport Middle-High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.3%
Hispanic:
6.3%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westport Elementary ranks worse than 59.1% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.3%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westport Elementary is 13.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westport Elementary is $16,311.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westport Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Westport Elementary 541st of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Westport Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Westport:

SchoolDigger ranks Westport 245th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westport Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Westport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.31 334th 884 62.2%
2004 51.66 470th 882 46.7%
2005 51.80 455th 887 48.7%
2006 55.95 428th 911 53.0%
2007 55.28 446th 911 51.0%
2008 66.23 319th 908 64.9%
2009 69.14 296th 909 67.4%
2010 68.47 306th 920 66.7%
2011 59.34 412th 924 55.4%
2012 54.10 479th 930 48.5%
2013 55.74 463rd 928 50.1%
2014 60.57 402nd 926 56.6%
2015 60.21 381st 914 58.3%
2016 70.04 271st 932 70.9%
2017 62.30 359th 938 61.7%
2018 58.76 410th 934 56.1%
2019 48.34 513th 942 45.5%
2021 61.07 378th 936 59.6%
2022 44.92 515th 932 44.7%
2023 44.93 520th 928 44.0%
2024 42.28 541st 916 40.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Westport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.78 502nd 886 43.3%
2019 52.01 413th 896 53.9%
2021 53.12 378th 894 57.7%
2022 40.97 544th 905 39.9%
2023 41.51 377th 703 46.4%
2024 39.31 413th 731 43.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.14 276th 685 59.7%
2019 64.04 196th 700 72.0%
2021 69.23 144th 705 79.6%
2022 49.83 364th 772 52.8%
2023 53.53 340th 757 55.1%
2024 43.02 430th 760 43.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Westport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.17 315th 893 64.7%
2019 56.17 406th 902 55.0%
2021 57.91 384th 898 57.2%
2022 45.03 514th 901 43.0%
2023 42.35 528th 887 40.5%
2024 35.48 575th 886 35.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Westport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.96 363rd 656 44.7%
2019 59.04 210th 665 68.4%
2021 47.32 287th 632 54.6%
2022 49.36 289th 672 57.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Westport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.91 461st 898 48.7%
2019 43.11 539th 907 40.6%
2021 62.45 342nd 904 62.2%
2022 44.58 499th 908 45.0%
2023 48.73 461st 896 48.5%
2024 51.13 443rd 891 50.3%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Westport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.33 362nd 925 60.9%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Westport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.61 126th 399 68.4%
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Rank History for White students at Westport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.48 449th 772 41.8%
2019 36.72 541st 780 30.6%
2021 47.35 415th 765 45.8%
2022 33.44 554th 764 27.5%
2023 32.58 560th 762 26.5%
2024 26.69 605th 753 19.7%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Saturday, February 11, 2012

Open Quote This school has the most wonderful atmosphere... the teachers are happy and the children are thrilled to be in such a great place. They have a wide array of afterschool programs offered and many opportunities to be involved in the school and local community . Close Quote



Enrollment information for Westport Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 591 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1989 576 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1990 565 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1991 598 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1992 604 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1993 587 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1994 589 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1995 572 7 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1996 572 7 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1997 572 5 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1998 592 6 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1999 592 2 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2000 602 1 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2001 590 1 3 7 3 n/a n/a 0 604
2002 586 4 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 600
2003 586 4 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 600
2004 543 5 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2005 522 7 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2006 523 7 1 5 0 n/a n/a 2 538
2007 504 4 2 7 0 n/a n/a 3 520
2008 504 5 4 14 0 n/a n/a 6 533
2009 502 5 3 17 2 1 8 0 538
2010 507 4 6 14 4 0 8 0 543
2011 504 1 7 12 4 0 16 0 544
2012 468 4 4 12 4 0 17 0 509
2013 480 3 3 16 2 0 17 0 521
2014 470 4 3 15 0 0 23 0 515
2015 476 4 4 15 0 0 22 0 521
2016 470 4 4 14 0 0 21 0 513
2017 443 1 2 20 0 0 25 0 491
2018 452 0 2 20 1 0 32 0 507
2019 428 0 2 16 1 0 29 0 476
2020 437 1 1 19 1 0 24 0 483
2021 418 3 1 19 1 0 18 0 460
2022 398 4 1 25 0 0 12 0 440
2023 394 4 2 28 0 0 13 0 441

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westport Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 599 n/a n/a n/a
1989 581 n/a n/a n/a
1990 572 n/a n/a n/a
1991 605 n/a n/a n/a
1992 613 n/a n/a n/a
1993 591 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 593 n/a n/a n/a
1995 584 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 584 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 582 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 604 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 604 n/a 0.0 23.7
2000 616 n/a 0.0 18.5
2001 604 n/a 0.0 16.9
2002 600 n/a n/a 17.5
2003 600 n/a n/a 17.5
2004 554 35.0 15.8 17.1
2005 534 33.5 15.9 18
2006 538 33.4 16.1 14.6
2007 520 33.0 15.8 12.8
2008 533 34.4 15.5 12.5
2009 538 35.5 15.2 14.5
2010 543 32.3 16.7 22.5
2011 544 31.2 17.4 25.2
2012 509 34.1 14.8 26.1
2013 521 34.2 15.2 26.3
2014 515 31.4 16.3 28.2
2015 521 34.0 15.3 25.9
2016 513 32.0 16.0 n/a
2017 491 35.8 13.6 n/a
2018 507 38.5 13.1 n/a
2019 476 37.0 12.8 n/a
2020 483 34.9 13.8 n/a
2021 460 33.8 13.5 n/a
2022 440 32.1 13.6 n/a
2023 441 32.3 13.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westport Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 599 n/a n/a n/a
1989 581 n/a n/a n/a
1990 572 n/a n/a n/a
1991 605 n/a n/a n/a
1992 613 n/a n/a n/a
1993 591 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 593 n/a n/a n/a
1995 584 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 584 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 582 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 604 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 604 n/a 0.0 23.7
2000 616 n/a 0.0 18.5
2001 604 n/a 0.0 16.9
2002 600 n/a n/a 17.5
2003 600 n/a n/a 17.5
2004 554 35.0 15.8 17.1
2005 534 33.5 15.9 18
2006 538 33.4 16.1 14.6
2007 520 33.0 15.8 12.8
2008 533 34.4 15.5 12.5
2009 538 35.5 15.2 14.5
2010 543 32.3 16.7 22.5
2011 544 31.2 17.4 25.2
2012 509 34.1 14.8 26.1
2013 521 34.2 15.2 26.3
2014 515 31.4 16.3 28.2
2015 521 34.0 15.3 25.9
2016 513 32.0 16.0 n/a
2017 491 35.8 13.6 n/a
2018 507 38.5 13.1 n/a
2019 476 37.0 12.8 n/a
2020 483 34.9 13.8 n/a
2021 460 33.8 13.5 n/a
2022 440 32.1 13.6 n/a
2023 441 32.3 13.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Westport Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $300 (1.9%) $15,284 (98.1%) $15,585
2020 $226 (1.5%) $15,329 (98.5%) $15,555
2021 $733 (4.5%) $15,578 (95.5%) $16,311

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westport Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 513th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 520th of 928 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westport Elementary)5438.3
 15.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westport)5337.2
 15.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westport Elementary)4944.9
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Westport)4943.4
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westport Elementary)5429.3
 24.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Westport)5429.7
 24.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westport Elementary)3848.3
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Westport)3947.5
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Westport Elementary)5333.6
 19.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Westport)5337.2
 15.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Westport Elementary)4746.6
 0.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Westport)5340.9
 12.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students476441
 7.4%
African American04
American Indian10
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic1628
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White428394
 7.9%
Two or More Races2913
 55.2%


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Students who attend Westport Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Westport Middle-High School

Students at Westport Elementary are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 441 students attended Westport Elementary.

Westport Elementary ranks 541st of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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