Westport Middle School
Westport Middle School serves 1,248 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Westport Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Westport Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Westport Middle School's student population of 1,248 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,248 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 81 teachers |
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School Comparison
Westport Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Westport Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #975 out of 1246 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 7% |
| Black | 33% | 10% |
| White | 44% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Westport Middle School is Westport Tapp (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Brook-kmi (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Louisville Westport Tapp Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 78 students
0.7 miles
8800 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347 0.7 7-12 78 - Louisville The Brook-kmi Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 49 students
0.8 miles
8521 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 814-3722 0.8 6-12 49 - Louisville Louisville Day Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 38 students
0.8 miles
8711 Lagrange Rd, Bldg D
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217 0.8 6-12 38 - Louisville Bowen Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 714 students
1.1 miles
1601 Roosevelt Ave
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8213 1.1 K-5 714 - Louisville Kammerer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 924 students
1.2 miles
7315 Wesboro Rd
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8279 1.2 6-8 924
School Reviews
| 5 This school is great, and it even has programs for the special needs and a Montessori program if you want your child to be in that! It has a great amount of diversity, and no 2 kids are alike! - Posted by Student/Alumni - idek... |
| 5 Westport Middle School is a very nice school. My son& daughter love it here. They love the lunches & lunch lady Ms.Terri. - Posted by Parent - Sara |
| 5 This school is actually not terrible the education is on an appropriate level, its just some of the students make it bad. keep rude comments to yourself because this school is no bad. - Posted by Student/Alumni - yaeya |
| 2 This school is a terrible school. If your child has any type of special needs or behavioral disorders you should forget this school. My son went to this school and the teachers did not do anything to help further my child's education. They did not deal with his problems they would send him to another class room or allowed him to draw all during class. And when it came time for graduation although my son had failing grades they passed him just to get him out of their hair. The teachers are not fulfilling their responsibilities. I would never recomend this school to anyone. Any school would be better than this. - Posted by Parent - Doc1_ |
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