Summary:
Zip code 21562 is home to a single school, Westernport Elementary, a public school in the Allegany County Public Schools district serving 248 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade in a high-poverty area where nearly 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Westernport Elementary stands out for its strong math performance, particularly in 3rd grade where 50% of students are proficient—outpacing both the district (47.1%) and state (42.6%) averages. Overall math proficiency (34.3%) also exceeds state and district levels, a notable achievement given the school's economic challenges. However, 5th-grade science proficiency (18.2%) lags significantly behind the district (31.4%) and state (32.4%), suggesting a need for curriculum focus in upper grades. English Language Arts proficiency (50.9%) is on par with the state average (51.7%). The school earns a 3-star rating from Schooldigger, ranking 12th out of 25 elementary schools in Allegany County and 407th out of 864 statewide.
The school benefits from substantial resources, including a high per-student spending of $20,622 and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1, which supports individualized attention. Despite these investments, chronic absenteeism affects 30.5% of students—lower than the district's 33.6% but still a significant barrier to learning. Performance has been stable over the past three years, with a slight upward trend in math scores. For parents, Westernport Elementary offers a well-resourced environment with standout early math instruction, though science achievement and attendance remain areas for improvement.
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