Serving 409 students in grades 6-8, Westport Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 409 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Westport Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westport Middle School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Westport Middle School is ranked #1959 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Westport Middle School?
409 students attend Westport Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Westport Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westport Middle School?
Westport Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westport Middle School offer ?
Westport Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Westport Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Westport Middle School located?
Westport Middle School is located in the Westside Community Betterment neighborhood of Springfield, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Westside Community Betterment.
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The nearest high school to Westport Middle School is Graff Career Center (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Excel School (1.5 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 409 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
