Serving 202 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Westport Central School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
n/a
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
96%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Westport Central School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westport Central School?
The graduation rate of Westport Central School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 83%.
How many students attend Westport Central School?
202 students attend Westport Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Westport Central School students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westport Central School?
Westport Central School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Westport Central School offer ?
Westport Central School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Westport Central School part of?
Westport Central School is part of Westport Central School District.
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