Serving 202 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Westport Central School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
n/a
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
96%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Westport Central School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westport Central School?
The graduation rate of Westport Central School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 83%.
How many students attend Westport Central School?
202 students attend Westport Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Westport Central School students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westport Central School?
Westport Central School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Westport Central School offer ?
Westport Central School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Westport Central School part of?
Westport Central School is part of Westport Central School District.
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