Westport Academy
Tel:
(410)396-3396
- Westport Academy serves 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
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Westport Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Westport Academy's student population of 321 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 321 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Westport Academy's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Westport Academy is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall School Rank | #1324 out of 1,367 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 2% | 16% |
| Black | 96% | 34% |
| White | n/a | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Baltimore City Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Westport Academy is New Era Academy (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lakeland Elementary Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lakeland Elementary Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Baltimore Lakeland Elementary Middle School Grades: PK-8 | 820 students
0.6 miles
2921 Stranden Rd
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410)396-1406 0.6 PK-8 820 - Baltimore Morrell Park Elementary Middle School Grades: PK-8 | 404 students
0.7 miles
2601 Tolley St
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410)396-3426 0.7 PK-8 404 - Brooklyn Arundel Elementary Middle School Grades: PK-8 | 373 students
0.9 miles
2400 Round Rd
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410)396-1379 0.9 PK-8 373 - Brooklyn New Era Academy Grades: 6-12 | 380 students
1.0 miles
2700 Seamon Ave
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(443)984-2415 1.0 6-12 380 - Brooklyn Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson Grades: PK-8 | 372 students
1.1 miles
2501 Seabury Rd
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410)396-1366 1.1 PK-8 372
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