Westport Middle

988 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Westport Middle School, located at 8100 Westport Road in Louisville, Kentucky, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is well-known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering academic growth through a variety of instructional approaches. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for high school success by emphasizing core subjects while providing opportunities for personal development in a supportive middle school environment.

Beyond standard academics, Westport Middle is recognized for its unique focus on specialized programming, including the Westport Middle School Optional/Magnet program, which often emphasizes arts and humanities or specialized academic pathways. The school encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which helps to create a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing rigorous classroom standards with a vibrant school culture, Westport Middle seeks to develop critical thinkers who are engaged both in their studies and their local Louisville community.

988

Total Students

70.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westport Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	222
Black	270
Asian	35
Two or More	63
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
396 (40.1%)
Black
270 (27.3%)
Hispanic
222 (22.5%)
Two or More
63 (6.4%)
Asian
35 (3.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8346
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	988
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	535
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 303

Grade 7 292

Grade 8 393

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Westport Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	303
Grade 7	292
Grade 8	393

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Westport Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	474	48%
Male	514	52%

Middle School 6th - 10th