Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten, Webster Kindergarten Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Webster Kindergarten Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Webster Kindergarten Center's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Webster Kindergarten Center is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-49%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
89%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Webster Kindergarten Center?
224 students attend Webster Kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Webster Kindergarten Center students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Webster Kindergarten Center?
Webster Kindergarten Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Webster Kindergarten Center offer ?
Webster Kindergarten Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Webster Kindergarten Center part of?
Webster Kindergarten Center is part of Escanaba Area School District.
School Reviews
5 6/8/2021
Webster is now the Kindergarten Center for the entire city of Escanaba. As part of their standard curriculum they also include an emotional wellbeing class, PE, & art. They have a behavioral therapist, physical therapist (large motor skills), occupational therapist (fine motor skills), speech therapist, & special education teacher on site. They are very willing to work with parents to ensure that students get all of the help they need. If your child is placed in Begindergarten, they will (usually) have the same teacher the next year for Kindergarten.A large part of their focus is teaching reading, writing, & math, but they also focus on behavior & life skills (they call this being a leader).
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