Western Middle School For The Arts vs. Westport Middle School
Should I attend Western Middle School For The Arts or Westport Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Western Middle School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Westport Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 670 students in grades 6-8, Western Middle School For The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,124 students in grades 6-8, Westport Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
670 students
1,124 students
% Male | % Female
31% | 69%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#908 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#880 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
206
377
Grade 7 Students
234
370
Grade 8 Students
230
377
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
58%
34%
% White
25%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%