The Westport Public School District contains 8 public schools, 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools, totaling 5,207 students as of the 2023-24 school year(PUBLIC SCHOOL REVIEW). In this research, we will be looking into factors throughout the Westport Public School District that could be creating a need for academic coaching.

There are 6 public elementary schools in Westport, serving 2,304 students (PUBLIC SCHOOL REVIEW). As of the 2023-24 school year, Westport Public Elementary schools have an average reading proficiency score of 80%, and an average math proficiency score of 75% (PUBLIC SCHOOL REVIEW). That means 20-25% of elementary school students in Westport are going into or preparing to go into middle school without being proficient in reading and math. 

There are 2 public middle schools in Westport, serving 1,189 students (PUBLIC SCHOOL REVIEW). As of the 2023-24 school year, Westport Public Middle Schools have an avaerage reading proficiency score of 77%, and an average math proficiency score of 72% (PUBLIC SCHOOL REVIEW).  This means 23-28% of middle school students in Westport are going into or preparing to go into high school without being proficient in reading and math. 

There is 1 high school in the Westport Public School District, serving 1,714 students. In the 2022-23 school year, the graduation rate of all students was 99%, this is above the state average (USNEWS).