Westport Middle School, formerly known as Westport High School, was founded in October, 1961 as Westport Road High School, on Westport Road on the East Side of Louisville, Kentucky. It serviced students from 7th through 12th grade, with its first class of seniors graduating in 1965.
Serving 1,051 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 23% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,051 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westport Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Westport Middle School's student population of 1,051 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,051 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Rankings
Westport Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westport Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1033 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
18%
10%
Black
30%
11%
White
41%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warhawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westport Middle School's ranking?
Westport Middle School is ranked #1033 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Westport Middle School often compared to?
Westport Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kammerer Middle School, Barret Traditional Middle School, Western Middle School For The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Westport Middle School?
1,051 students attend Westport Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Westport Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westport Middle School?
Westport Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westport Middle School offer ?
Westport Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westport Middle School part of?
Westport Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.
School Reviews
5 4/21/2023
In an advanced program having no problem and getting allA''sTransferred from Catholic elementary where drama was equal to academics. The environment at Westport is conducive to learning.
5 2/14/2022
Our child has grown into a responsible student here. They have learned to study on their own and I feel they are being prepared for real-life skills and are learning to be successful in High School and beyond already!
5 10/20/2020
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!
5 11/2/2018
Westport Middle School is a very nice school. My son& daughter love it here. They love the lunches & lunch lady Ms.Terri.
5 2/28/2012
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.
2 9/1/2010
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.
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