Serving 732 students in grades 7-8, Webb City Jr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Webb City Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Webb City Jr. High School's student population of 732 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
732 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Webb City Jr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Webb City Jr. High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
81%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Webb City Jr. High School's ranking?
Webb City Jr. High School is ranked #423 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Webb City Jr. High School often compared to?
Webb City Jr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Webb City Middle School, Webb City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Webb City Jr. High School?
732 students attend Webb City Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Webb City Jr. High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Webb City Jr. High School?
Webb City Jr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Webb City Jr. High School offer ?
Webb City Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Webb City Jr. High School part of?
Webb City Jr. High School is part of Webb City R-VII School District.
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