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Webster City Middle School

Summary:

Webster City Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Webster City, Iowa, with a student population of 455 and a student-teacher ratio of 14.4. The school is part of the Webster City Community School District, which is ranked 231 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Webster City Middle School has shown strong academic performance, with a majority of students scoring proficient or better on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. The school's performance is generally higher than the state average and the district average. However, the school's academic performance and ranking have fluctuated over the years, with some declines in proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics and Science. Compared to nearby middle schools, Webster City Middle School generally outperforms Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School and Southeast Valley Middle School, but Fort Dodge Middle School has lower overall performance.

The student population at Webster City Middle School is relatively diverse, with a significant Hispanic/Latino population (around 24% in recent years) and a smaller but notable Asian population (around 5%). The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from around 40% to 53% in recent years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds compared to the nearby schools. The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $12,851, which is lower than the spending at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School ($14,040) and Fort Dodge Middle School ($14,693), but higher than Southeast Valley Middle School ($12,172).


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1101 Des Moines Street
       Webster City, IA  50595-1948

(515) 832-9220

District: Webster City Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,851 Help


Students who attend Webster City Middle School usually attend:

High:    Webster City High School

Feeder schools for Webster City Middle School:

Elementary:    Northeast Hamilton Elementary School
    Pleasant View Elementary School
    Sunset Heights Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  436

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.3%
Hispanic:
24.8%
Asian:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Webster City Middle School ranks better than 63.2% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.83. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.3%), Hispanic (24.8%), Asian (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Webster City Middle School is 14. (See more...)
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Compare Webster City Middle School employs 31 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Webster City Middle School is $12,851.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Webster City Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Webster City Middle School 124th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Webster City Middle School in the ranking list.)

Webster City Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster City Community School District 231st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Webster City Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 75.57 51st 349 85.4%
2013 68.09 80th 350 77.1%
2014 68.92 92nd 337 72.7%
2015 65.65 114th 349 67.3%
2016 54.22 171st 343 50.1%
2017 52.99 166th 327 49.2%
2018 33.64 242nd 318 23.9%
2019 30.09 257th 342 24.9%
2021 39.49 231st 324 28.7%
2022 43.78 217th 337 35.6%
2023 39.98 229th 334 31.4%
2024 63.83 124th 337 63.2%
See the entire list of Iowa Middle School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Webster City Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 432 1 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 437
1989 452 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1990 464 1 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1991 426 4 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1992 412 1 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1993 455 2 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1994 433 1 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1995 419 2 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1996 419 2 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1997 584 3 7 3 2 n/a n/a 0 599
1998 588 3 14 4 6 n/a n/a 0 615
1999 507 1 17 6 6 n/a n/a 0 537
2000 511 4 20 4 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2001 534 7 28 8 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2002 517 1 24 12 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2003 517 1 24 12 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2004 510 1 28 10 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2005 507 2 21 18 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2006 490 2 18 17 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2007 454 7 18 20 1 n/a n/a 0 500
2008 462 11 19 27 2 n/a n/a 0 521
2009 474 10 20 32 2 n/a n/a 0 538
2010 456 2 16 35 0 0 15 0 524
2011 466 2 17 36 0 0 14 0 535
2012 422 4 23 34 0 0 15 0 498
2013 382 2 22 55 0 0 18 0 479
2014 340 2 26 62 0 0 18 0 448
2015 352 1 21 70 1 0 23 0 468
2016 363 1 23 76 1 0 23 0 487
2017 407 1 31 80 1 0 20 0 540
2018 404 0 29 86 1 0 20 0 540
2019 387 2 33 98 0 0 17 0 537
2020 374 3 35 109 0 0 20 0 541
2021 336 4 30 102 0 0 19 0 491
2022 320 3 25 110 1 0 13 0 472
2023 310 4 21 110 1 0 9 0 455
2024 298 1 19 108 1 0 9 0 436

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 Webster City Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 437 35.0 12.4 14.4
1989 454 31.6 14.3 16.1
1990 477 31.1 15.3 14.5
1991 444 30.7 14.4 16
1992 433 34.0 12.7 19.6
1993 467 28.6 16.3 18.8
1994 446 29.7 15.0 18.8
1995 428 31.2 13.7 21.3
1996 428 31.2 13.7 21.3
1997 599 39.0 15.4 18.7
1998 615 38.7 15.9 20.3
1999 537 39.8 13.5 26.8
2000 539 40.8 13.2 26.3
2001 577 42.0 13.7 23.9
2002 554 38.0 14.6 28.2
2003 554 38.0 14.6 28.2
2004 549 36.0 15.3 30.4
2005 548 34.0 16.1 27.2
2006 528 39.0 13.5 27.3
2007 500 39.5 12.7 33.6
2008 521 41.5 12.6 31.1
2009 538 40.5 13.3 36.4
2010 524 39.9 13.1 38.2
2011 535 35.6 15.0 43.9
2012 498 34.3 14.4 48.8
2013 479 34.1 14.0 47.4
2014 448 34.0 13.1 53.6
2015 468 34.0 13.7 48.5
2016 487 35.0 13.9 48
2017 540 31.5 17.0 48.9
2018 540 31.4 17.1 50.9
2019 537 30.3 17.7 54.6
2020 541 32.3 16.7 53.6
2021 491 33.3 14.7 52.7
2022 472 30.3 15.5 39.2
2023 455 31.4 14.4 51.9
2024 436 31.0 14.0 48.6

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 Webster City Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 437 35.0 12.4 14.4
1989 454 31.6 14.3 16.1
1990 477 31.1 15.3 14.5
1991 444 30.7 14.4 16
1992 433 34.0 12.7 19.6
1993 467 28.6 16.3 18.8
1994 446 29.7 15.0 18.8
1995 428 31.2 13.7 21.3
1996 428 31.2 13.7 21.3
1997 599 39.0 15.4 18.7
1998 615 38.7 15.9 20.3
1999 537 39.8 13.5 26.8
2000 539 40.8 13.2 26.3
2001 577 42.0 13.7 23.9
2002 554 38.0 14.6 28.2
2003 554 38.0 14.6 28.2
2004 549 36.0 15.3 30.4
2005 548 34.0 16.1 27.2
2006 528 39.0 13.5 27.3
2007 500 39.5 12.7 33.6
2008 521 41.5 12.6 31.1
2009 538 40.5 13.3 36.4
2010 524 39.9 13.1 38.2
2011 535 35.6 15.0 43.9
2012 498 34.3 14.4 48.8
2013 479 34.1 14.0 47.4
2014 448 34.0 13.1 53.6
2015 468 34.0 13.7 48.5
2016 487 35.0 13.9 48
2017 540 31.5 17.0 48.9
2018 540 31.4 17.1 50.9
2019 537 30.3 17.7 54.6
2020 541 32.3 16.7 53.6
2021 491 33.3 14.7 52.7
2022 472 30.3 15.5 39.2
2023 455 31.4 14.4 51.9
2024 436 31.0 14.0 48.6

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 Webster City Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $172 (1.3%) $12,678 (98.7%) $12,851

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Webster City Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 257th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 229th of 334 Middle schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Webster City Middle School)50.967.4
 16.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Webster City Community School District)50.968.5
 17.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Webster City Middle School)7578.3
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Webster City Community School District)7574.8
 0.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Webster City Middle School)49.162.1
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Webster City Community School District)49.166.7
 17.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Webster City Middle School)6763.2
 3.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Webster City Community School District)6767.6
 0.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Webster City Middle School)61.670.6
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Webster City Community School District)61.670.6
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Webster City Middle School)70.674
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Webster City Community School District)70.674
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Webster City Middle School)61.872.1
 10.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Webster City Community School District)61.872.1
 10.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Webster City Middle School)60.870.5
 9.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Webster City Community School District)60.870.5
 9.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students537455
 15.3%
African American24
 100%
American Indian01
Asian3321
 36.4%
Hispanic98110
 12.2%
Pacific Islander00
White387310
 19.9%
Two or More Races179
 47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.6%51.9%
 2.7%

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Webster City Middle School ranks 124th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Webster City Middle School usually go on to attend Webster City High School

Students at Webster City Middle School are 68% White, 25% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 436 students attended Webster City Middle School.


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