51±¬ÁÏ

Westport School District

17 Main Rd
Westport, MA 02790
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 is 1 public middle school serving 880 students in Westport School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Massachusetts.
Public Middle School in Westport School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
526 Schools
# Students
1,506 Students
299,731 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
26,316 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 393 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.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#248 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
40%
42%
39%
44%
52%
44%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
90%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,147 is higher than the state median of $23,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $47,753 is higher than the state median of $24,611. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,147
$23,854
Spending / Student
$47,753
$24,611

Best Westport School District Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westport Middle-high School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Old County Road
Westport, MA 02790
(508) 636-1050
Gr: 5-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Recent Articles

No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
Explore how No Child Left Behind evolved into ESSA, what it means for 2025‑26 schooling, and what parents need to know about testing, admissions planning, and funding.
Understanding 51±¬ÁÏ Fees & Optional Costs Guide
Understanding 51±¬ÁÏ Fees & Optional Costs Guide
Discover what public school fees are required versus optional, with 2026 updates for parents, students, and educators on budgeting and planning.
Extracurricular Sign‑Ups: How to Choose Clubs, Sports, & Activities
Extracurricular Sign‑Ups: How to Choose Clubs, Sports, & Activities
Expert guidance for students and parents on choosing extracurricular clubs, sports, and activities ahead of term start with updated 2026 perspectives.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,506 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Quick Links