Westernport Elementary

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Westernport Elementary ranks 397 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Westernport Elementary is a public elementary school in Westernport, Maryland, serving 261 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Allegany County Public Schools district, which is ranked 13 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westernport Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of White students (90.8%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Mt. Savage Elementary and Accident Elementary. The school outperforms the district and state in mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency for the lower grades, but struggles in 5th grade and science. Additionally, Westernport Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.85% to 65.13% over the past three school years, indicating a need for additional resources and support for students from low-income families.

Westernport Elementary's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.1 to 15.3 over the past three school years, could be an advantage, as it may allow for more individualized attention and support for students. However, the school's overall performance, as measured by its SchoolDigger ranking and star rating, has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 2 to 3 stars. This suggests the need for consistent and targeted efforts to improve the school's performance and provide a high-quality education for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

172 Church St
Westernport, MD 21562-1419

(301) 359-0511

District: Allegany County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
397^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,896

Students who attend Westernport Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Westmar Middle
High:	Mountain Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 253

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westernport Elementary ranks better than 53.8% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 11^th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Allegany County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.18. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), two or more races (4%), Hispanic (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westernport Elementary is 14.4. 11 elementary schools in the Allegany County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Westernport Elementary employs 17.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westernport Elementary is $18,896, which is the 7^th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Allegany County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Westernport Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Allegany County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Allegany County Public Schools 13^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westernport Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Westernport Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	55.09	426^th	803	46.9%
2005	54.96	402^nd	805	50.1%
2006	63.74	324^th	804	59.7%
2007	65.69	307^th	818	62.5%
2008	36.80	604^th	838	27.9%
2009	26.16	705^th	850	17.1%
2010	36.44	621^st	855	27.4%
2011	32.68	634^th	853	25.7%
2012	25.47	701^st	857	18.2%
2013	29.93	651^st	847	23.1%
2014	47.73	537^th	867	38.1%
2015	41.32	465^th	859	45.9%
2016	48.22	410^th	845	51.5%
2017	44.89	428^th	847	49.5%
2018	51.55	375^th	857	56.2%
2019	42.84	444^th	853	47.9%
2021	35.91	409^th	802	49.0%
2022	50.05	396^th	862	54.1%
2023	37.70	480^th	855	43.9%
2024	47.18	397^th	859	53.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westernport Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.69	181^st	546	66.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Westernport Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	29.23	501^st	796	37.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Westernport Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	47.21	304^th	788	61.4%

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Rank History for White students at Westernport Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.72	437^th	528	17.2%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Westernport Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	283	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	283
1990	289	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	289
1991	285	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	286
1992	279	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	280
1993	301	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	303
1994	331	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	334
1995	329	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	333
1996	329	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	333
1997	312	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	315
1998	310	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	313
1999	303	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	305
2000	281	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	281
2001	326	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	326
2002	271	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	273
2003	271	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	273
2004	289	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	294
2005	291	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	294
2006	277	3	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	283
2007	258	3	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	267
2008	255	6	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	267
2009	246	4	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	254
2010	247	10	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	261
2011	257	5	0	3	0	0	7	272
2012	251	4	0	4	0	0	3	262
2013	265	1	0	2	0	0	3	271
2014	262	1	0	4	0	0	10	277
2015	252	0	0	5	0	0	7	264
2016	258	0	0	6	0	0	9	273
2017	260	0	0	6	0	0	15	281
2018	239	0	0	10	0	0	17	266
2019	251	0	0	7	0	0	15	273
2020	242	1	0	5	0	1	11	260
2021	239	2	0	4	0	1	10	256
2022	252	2	0	5	0	2	11	272
2023	237	3	0	8	0	1	12	261
2024	231	2	0	9	0	1	10	253

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westernport Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	283	13.1	21.6	n/a
1990	289	13.1	22.0	41.2
1991	286	13.3	21.5	40.6
1992	280	14.2	19.7	46.4
1993	303	19.0	15.9	42.9
1994	334	20.5	16.3	49.4
1995	333	18.1	18.4	47.7
1996	333	18.1	18.4	47.7
1997	315	20.6	15.3	48.9
1998	313	20.3	15.4	48.6
1999	305	20.4	15.0	59.7
2000	281	19.2	14.6	58.4
2001	326	21.0	15.5	56.1
2002	273	22.3	12.2	52.7
2003	273	22.3	12.2	52.7
2004	294	20.7	14.2	49.7
2005	294	22.0	13.4	56.5
2006	283	22.0	12.9	54.1
2007	267	19.8	13.5	48.3
2008	267	15.7	17.0	53.9
2009	254	18.7	13.6	50
2010	261	16.9	15.4	61.3
2011	272	17.7	15.3	62.9
2012	262	18.5	14.1	66
2013	271	17.5	15.4	65.7
2014	277	18.5	14.9	69.3
2015	264	19.0	13.8	70.1
2016	273	19.0	14.3	70
2017	281	18.6	15.1	67.6
2018	266	17.6	15.1	67.3
2019	273	17.6	15.5	100
2020	260	18.6	13.9	100
2021	256	18.6	13.7	49.2
2022	272	20.7	13.1	44.9
2023	261	17.0	15.3	65.1
2024	253	17.5	14.4	64.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westernport Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	283	13.1	21.6	n/a
1990	289	13.1	22.0	41.2
1991	286	13.3	21.5	40.6
1992	280	14.2	19.7	46.4
1993	303	19.0	15.9	42.9
1994	334	20.5	16.3	49.4
1995	333	18.1	18.4	47.7
1996	333	18.1	18.4	47.7
1997	315	20.6	15.3	48.9
1998	313	20.3	15.4	48.6
1999	305	20.4	15.0	59.7
2000	281	19.2	14.6	58.4
2001	326	21.0	15.5	56.1
2002	273	22.3	12.2	52.7
2003	273	22.3	12.2	52.7
2004	294	20.7	14.2	49.7
2005	294	22.0	13.4	56.5
2006	283	22.0	12.9	54.1
2007	267	19.8	13.5	48.3
2008	267	15.7	17.0	53.9
2009	254	18.7	13.6	50
2010	261	16.9	15.4	61.3
2011	272	17.7	15.3	62.9
2012	262	18.5	14.1	66
2013	271	17.5	15.4	65.7
2014	277	18.5	14.9	69.3
2015	264	19.0	13.8	70.1
2016	273	19.0	14.3	70
2017	281	18.6	15.1	67.6
2018	266	17.6	15.1	67.3
2019	273	17.6	15.5	100
2020	260	18.6	13.9	100
2021	256	18.6	13.7	49.2
2022	272	20.7	13.1	44.9
2023	261	17.0	15.3	65.1
2024	253	17.5	14.4	64.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westernport Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,516 (8.9%)	$15,587 (91.1%)	$17,103
2020	$1,699 (10.2%)	$15,029 (89.8%)	$16,728
2021	$2,132 (12.2%)	$15,294 (87.8%)	$17,426
2022	$2,696 (15.1%)	$15,113 (84.9%)	$17,809
2023	$2,728 (14.4%)	$16,168 (85.6%)	$18,896

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westernport Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 444^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 480^th of 855 Elementary schools	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	273	261	4.4%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	8	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	251	237	5.6%
Two or More Races	15	12	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	65.1%	34.9%

Schools Near Westernport Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westernport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	172 Church St	Westernport	21562	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 359-0511	253	18	14.4	64.8%	231 (91.3%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.0%)	47.2	397^th of 859 public elementary schools	53.8%		37.7	480^th of 855 public elementary schools	43.9%	83	34.3	50.0	10.0	31.9	54.3	56.8	40.0	50.4	7.5	$18,896	$2,728	$16,168
George's Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15600 Lower Georges Creek Rd S	Lonaconing	21539	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 463-6202	268	20	13.7	59.0%	261 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	26.9	565^th of 859 public elementary schools	34.2%		27.9	562^nd of 855 public elementary schools	34.3%	3	34.8	31.3	11.1	25.2	30.4	37.5	11.1	27.1	11.1	$18,080	$2,704	$15,376
Bel Air Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14401 Barton Blvd	Cumberland	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 729-2992	229	17	13.4	55.0%	213 (93.0%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	70	241^st of 859 public elementary schools	71.9%		71.1	225^th of 855 public elementary schools	73.7%	16	60.5	31.3	22.9	39.0	59.0	63.3	62.9	61.5	42.9	$19,715	$1,720	$17,995
Beall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3 E College Ave	Frostburg	21532	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 689-3636	413	32	12.7	59.8%	359 (86.9%)	6 (1.5%)	9 (2.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.7%)	71.8	228^th of 859 public elementary schools	73.5%		58.5	309^th of 855 public elementary schools	63.9%	81	49.2	53.7	50.0	51.1	47.5	67.2	55.6	57.2	25.9	$16,889	$1,812	$15,077
Cresaptown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13202 6th Ave	Cresaptown	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 729-0212	259	19	13.2	62.5%	223 (86.1%)	8 (3.1%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (7.7%)	74.1	205^th of 859 public elementary schools	76.1%		63.9	281^st of 855 public elementary schools	67.1%	76	66.7	31.8	47.6	46.6	66.7	61.4	56.1	60.9	36.6	$17,376	$1,904	$15,472
Route 40 Elementary	Public	K-5	17764 National Pike	Frostburg	21532	Allegany County	Garrett County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 689-6132	118	7	17.6	40.7%	116 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	48.8	387^th of 859 public elementary schools	54.9%		44.6	414^th of 855 public elementary schools	51.6%	27	42.9	31.3		27.3	50.0	56.3	31.8	45.5	18.2	$19,891	$3,078	$16,813
Frost Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	260 Shaw St	Frostburg	21532	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 689-5168	239	15	16.4	38.1%	214 (89.5%)	3 (1.3%)	4 (1.7%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	83.7	133^rd of 859 public elementary schools	84.5%		82.6	141^st of 855 public elementary schools	83.5%	8	88.0	63.9	39.1	64.3	92.0	80.6	52.2	76.2	26.1	$16,374	$1,344	$15,030
Grantsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Grant St	Grantsville	21536	Garrett County	Garrett County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 895-5173	187	17	11.1	64.7%	180 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	53.1	352^nd of 859 public elementary schools	59.0%		53.2	350^th of 855 public elementary schools	59.1%	2	56.5	40.7	24.0	40.0	56.5	44.4	44.0	48.0	16.0	$23,719	$4,603	$19,117
Parkside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	50 Parkside Blvd	Lavale	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 729-0085	218	17	13.2	55.5%	178 (81.7%)	12 (5.5%)	4 (1.8%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.7%)	82.8	145^th of 859 public elementary schools	83.1%		77.7	185^th of 855 public elementary schools	78.4%	40	54.3	60.5	47.2	54.1	71.4	76.3	61.1	69.7	32.4	$19,143	$3,007	$16,136
Mt. Savage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13201 New School Rd Nw	Mount Savage	21545	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 264-3220	222	16	13.8	62.6%	202 (91.0%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.8%)	55.9	330^th of 859 public elementary schools	61.6%		56.2	330^th of 855 public elementary schools	61.4%		55.3	34.2	18.8	37.0	65.8	50.0	43.8	53.7	19.4	$16,800	$3,450	$13,350

Frequently Asked Questions about Westernport Elementary

How many students attend Westernport Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 253 students attended Westernport Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Westernport Elementary?

Students at Westernport Elementary are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Is Westernport Elementary a good school?

Westernport Elementary ranks 397^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Westernport Elementary attend?

Students who attend Westernport Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westmar Middle
High : Mountain Ridge High School

What district is Westernport Elementary in?

Allegany County Public Schools

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