Westport Junior High School served 259 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 57% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 64%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 77% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 71%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
259 students

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)57%
64%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)77%
71%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

American Indian
(15-16)1%
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
6%

Hispanic
(15-16)2%
19%

Black
(15-16)n/a
9%

White
(15-16)93%
63%

Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
3%


Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
25%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% MA state average).
How many students attend Westport Junior High School?
259 students attend Westport Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Westport Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westport Junior High School?
Westport Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westport Junior High School offer ?
Westport Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Westport Junior High School part of?
Westport Junior High School is part of Westport School District.
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