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Webster City Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,731 students in Webster City Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Webster City Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
1,731 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Webster City Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#244 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.46
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
82 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
408 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
13%
# Black Students
11 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,173 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
68%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
52 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
156
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
135
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
134
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
135
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
107
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
118
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
117
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
131
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
132
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
140
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
137
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
147
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
123
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,620 is higher than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,169 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,620
$16,361
Spending / Student
$14,169
$15,938
Best Webster City Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northeast Hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
606 Illinois St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 325-6234
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 325-6234
Grades: PK-6
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Boone St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9245
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9245
Grades: 2-4
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Webster City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Des Moines Street
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9220
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9220
Grades: 5-8
| 455 students
Rank: #44.
Webster City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lynx Avenue
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9210
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9210
Grades: 9-12
| 547 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pleasant View Elementary School
Magnet School
1901 Willson Ave
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Grades: PK-1
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Webster City Comm School District?
Webster City Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,731 students.
What is the rank of Webster City Comm School District?
Webster City Comm School District is ranked #248 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Webster City Comm School District?
68% of Webster City Comm School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Webster City Comm School District?
Webster City Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Webster City Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,169 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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