Westernport Elementary

Summary:

Westernport Elementary is a public elementary school in Westernport, Maryland, serving 261 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Allegany County Public Schools district, which is ranked 13 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westernport Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of White students (90.8%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Mt. Savage Elementary and Accident Elementary. The school outperforms the district and state in mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency for the lower grades, but struggles in 5th grade and science. Additionally, Westernport Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.85% to 65.13% over the past three school years, indicating a need for additional resources and support for students from low-income families.

Westernport Elementary's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.1 to 15.3 over the past three school years, could be an advantage, as it may allow for more individualized attention and support for students. However, the school's overall performance, as measured by its SchoolDigger ranking and star rating, has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 2 to 3 stars. This suggests the need for consistent and targeted efforts to improve the school's performance and provide a high-quality education for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 172 Church St
       Westernport, MD  21562-1419


(301) 359-0511

District: Allegany County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
397th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,896 Help


Students who attend Westernport Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Westmar Middle
High:    Mountain Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  261

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.8%
Two or more races:
4.6%
Hispanic:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westernport Elementary ranks better than 53.8% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 11th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Allegany County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.18. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.8%), two or more races (4.6%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westernport Elementary is 15.3. 12 elementary schools in the Allegany County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westernport Elementary is $18,896, which is the 7th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Allegany County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Westernport Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Allegany County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Allegany County Public Schools 13th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westernport Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Westernport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.09 426th 803 46.9%
2005 54.96 402nd 805 50.1%
2006 63.74 324th 804 59.7%
2007 65.69 307th 818 62.5%
2008 36.80 604th 838 27.9%
2009 26.16 705th 850 17.1%
2010 36.44 621st 855 27.4%
2011 32.68 634th 853 25.7%
2012 25.47 701st 857 18.2%
2013 29.93 651st 847 23.1%
2014 47.73 537th 867 38.1%
2015 41.32 465th 859 45.9%
2016 48.22 410th 845 51.5%
2017 44.89 428th 847 49.5%
2018 51.55 375th 857 56.2%
2019 42.84 444th 853 47.9%
2021 35.91 409th 802 49.0%
2022 50.05 396th 862 54.1%
2023 37.70 480th 855 43.9%
2024 47.18 397th 859 53.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westernport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.69 181st 546 66.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Westernport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.23 501st 796 37.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Westernport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.21 304th 788 61.4%
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Rank History for White students at Westernport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.72 437th 528 17.2%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of 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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Enrollment information for Westernport Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 283 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1990 289 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1991 285 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1992 279 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1993 301 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1994 331 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1995 329 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1996 329 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1997 312 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1998 310 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1999 303 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2000 281 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2001 326 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2002 271 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 273
2003 271 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 273
2004 289 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 294
2005 291 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2006 277 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2007 258 3 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2008 255 6 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2009 246 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2010 247 10 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2011 257 5 0 3 0 0 7 0 272
2012 251 4 0 4 0 0 3 0 262
2013 265 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 271
2014 262 1 0 4 0 0 10 0 277
2015 252 0 0 5 0 0 7 0 264
2016 258 0 0 6 0 0 9 0 273
2017 260 0 0 6 0 0 15 0 281
2018 239 0 0 10 0 0 17 0 266
2019 251 0 0 7 0 0 15 0 273
2020 242 1 0 5 0 1 11 0 260
2021 239 2 0 4 0 1 10 0 256
2022 252 2 0 5 0 2 11 0 272
2023 237 3 0 8 0 1 12 0 261

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 Westernport Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 283 13.1 21.6 n/a
1990 289 13.1 22.0 41.2
1991 286 13.3 21.5 40.6
1992 280 14.2 19.7 46.4
1993 303 19.0 15.9 42.9
1994 334 20.5 16.3 49.4
1995 333 18.1 18.4 47.7
1996 333 18.1 18.4 47.7
1997 315 20.6 15.3 48.9
1998 313 20.3 15.4 48.6
1999 305 20.4 15.0 59.7
2000 281 19.2 14.6 58.4
2001 326 21.0 15.5 56.1
2002 273 22.3 12.2 52.7
2003 273 22.3 12.2 52.7
2004 294 20.7 14.2 49.7
2005 294 22.0 13.4 56.5
2006 283 22.0 12.9 54.1
2007 267 19.8 13.5 48.3
2008 267 15.7 17.0 53.9
2009 254 18.7 13.6 50
2010 261 16.9 15.4 61.3
2011 272 17.7 15.3 62.9
2012 262 18.5 14.1 66
2013 271 17.5 15.4 65.7
2014 277 18.5 14.9 69.3
2015 264 19.0 13.8 70.1
2016 273 19.0 14.3 70
2017 281 18.6 15.1 67.6
2018 266 17.6 15.1 67.3
2019 273 17.6 15.5 100
2020 260 18.6 13.9 100
2021 256 18.6 13.7 49.2
2022 272 20.7 13.1 44.9
2023 261 17.0 15.3 65.1

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 Westernport Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 283 13.1 21.6 n/a
1990 289 13.1 22.0 41.2
1991 286 13.3 21.5 40.6
1992 280 14.2 19.7 46.4
1993 303 19.0 15.9 42.9
1994 334 20.5 16.3 49.4
1995 333 18.1 18.4 47.7
1996 333 18.1 18.4 47.7
1997 315 20.6 15.3 48.9
1998 313 20.3 15.4 48.6
1999 305 20.4 15.0 59.7
2000 281 19.2 14.6 58.4
2001 326 21.0 15.5 56.1
2002 273 22.3 12.2 52.7
2003 273 22.3 12.2 52.7
2004 294 20.7 14.2 49.7
2005 294 22.0 13.4 56.5
2006 283 22.0 12.9 54.1
2007 267 19.8 13.5 48.3
2008 267 15.7 17.0 53.9
2009 254 18.7 13.6 50
2010 261 16.9 15.4 61.3
2011 272 17.7 15.3 62.9
2012 262 18.5 14.1 66
2013 271 17.5 15.4 65.7
2014 277 18.5 14.9 69.3
2015 264 19.0 13.8 70.1
2016 273 19.0 14.3 70
2017 281 18.6 15.1 67.6
2018 266 17.6 15.1 67.3
2019 273 17.6 15.5 100
2020 260 18.6 13.9 100
2021 256 18.6 13.7 49.2
2022 272 20.7 13.1 44.9
2023 261 17.0 15.3 65.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westernport Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,516 (8.9%) $15,587 (91.1%) $17,103
2020 $1,699 (10.2%) $15,029 (89.8%) $16,728
2021 $2,132 (12.2%) $15,294 (87.8%) $17,426
2022 $2,696 (15.1%) $15,113 (84.9%) $17,809
2023 $2,728 (14.4%) $16,168 (85.6%) $18,896

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westernport Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 444th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 480th of 855 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students273261
 4.4%
African American03
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic78
 14.3%
Pacific Islander01
White251237
 5.6%
Two or More Races1512
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%65.1%
 34.9%


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Students who attend Westernport Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westmar Middle
High : Mountain Ridge High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 261 students attended Westernport Elementary.

Westernport Elementary ranks 397th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Westernport Elementary are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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