Summary:
In zip code 21562, there is one elementary school, Westernport Elementary, serving grades PK through 5 in Westernport, Maryland, as part of the Allegany County Public Schools district.
Westernport Elementary is a 3-star school, ranking 407th out of 864 Maryland elementary schools, a position it has held steadily over the past three years. The school stands out for its strong early math performance, with 3rd-grade math proficiency at 50%, outperforming both the district (47.1%) and state (42.6%). English Language Arts scores are also competitive, with 3rd-grade (58.3%) and 5th-grade (51.5%) proficiency exceeding district and state averages. However, the school shows a notable "3rd-grade peak" pattern, where math proficiency drops from 50% in 3rd grade to 25.6% in 4th grade and 27.3% in 5th grade, suggesting a challenge in transitioning to more complex content. A stark contrast exists between math and science: while overall math proficiency (34.3%) is well above the state average (27.1%), 5th-grade science proficiency (18.2%) is dramatically lower than the state (32.4%), indicating a potential weakness in science instruction.
The school benefits from high per-student spending of $20,622 and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1, yet its overall ranking remains in the 53rd percentile, suggesting resources may be directed toward supporting a student population where nearly 70% are eligible for free or reduced lunch. Chronic absenteeism affects 30.5% of students, slightly better than the district average of 33.6%, but still a significant challenge likely impacting academic outcomes. Overall, Westernport Elementary offers strong early elementary instruction and competitive math and ELA scores, but faces hurdles in upper-grade science and chronic absenteeism that parents should consider.
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