Webster County Elementary/Middle School

Summary:

Webster County Elementary/Middle School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in Preston, Georgia, with 195 students. The school is part of the Webster County School District, which is ranked 177 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on the Georgia Milestones assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 47.8% across different grade levels and subjects, while the state averages ranged from 25.6% to 48.2%. This indicates significant academic challenges at the school. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 90.69% to 92.31% over the past few years, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $13,899 to $14,291 in recent years, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.4 to 10.8, the academic outcomes do not reflect this level of investment.

Comparing Webster County Elementary/Middle School to nearby schools, such as Sumter County Elementary School, Sumter County Primary School, Schley County Elementary School, L.K. Moss Elementary School, and Stewart County Elementary School, highlights the wide range of academic performance and student demographics in the region. For example, Schley County Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average on the Georgia Milestones assessments and has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (49.47%). The declining performance of Webster County Elementary/Middle School, with its ranking dropping from 464 out of 1,231 Georgia elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 912 out of 1,248 in 2023-2024, suggests that the school is struggling to improve student learning outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 7168 Washington St
       Preston, GA  31824


(229) 828-3365

District: Webster County

SchoolDigger Rank:
912th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Webster County Elementary/Middle School usually attend:

High:    Webster County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  195

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.2%
White:
40.0%
Hispanic:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Webster County Elementary/Middle School ranks worse than 73.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.07. (See more...)
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Compare Details Webster County Elementary/Middle School ranks worse than 73.6% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.76. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Webster County Elementary/Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Webster County Elementary/Middle School 433rd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Webster County Elementary/Middle School in the ranking list.)

Webster County:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster County 177th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Webster County Elementary/Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.81 826th 1101 25.0%
2007 29.22 886th 1125 21.2%
2008 33.83 844th 1134 25.6%
2009 28.53 911th 1133 19.6%
2010 46.61 745th 1183 37.0%
2011 54.77 645th 1212 46.8%
2012 60.54 566th 1201 52.9%
2013 63.58 512th 1225 58.2%
2014 66.60 464th 1231 62.3%
2015 25.64 934th 1240 24.7%
2016 34.25 811th 1233 34.2%
2017 32.20 811th 1205 32.7%
2018 30.93 843rd 1209 30.3%
2019 25.88 915th 1234 25.9%
2021 29.92 813th 1214 33.0%
2022 34.78 777th 1244 37.5%
2023 29.03 851st 1242 31.5%
2024 26.07 912th 1248 26.9%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Webster County Elementary/Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.39 264th 420 37.1%
2007 31.36 361st 445 18.9%
2008 29.97 375th 462 18.8%
2009 41.02 325th 466 30.3%
2010 48.75 286th 494 42.1%
2011 55.99 246th 504 51.2%
2012 61.78 207th 508 59.3%
2013 70.22 146th 527 72.3%
2014 61.09 219th 521 58.0%
2015 49.75 257th 537 52.1%
2016 34.22 367th 545 32.7%
2017 38.11 338th 539 37.3%
2018 41.14 318th 543 41.4%
2019 51.64 255th 559 54.4%
2021 32.30 366th 542 32.5%
2022 40.52 327th 567 42.3%
2023 20.37 462nd 577 19.9%
2024 26.76 433rd 588 26.4%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Webster County Elementary/Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 184 222 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2005 175 224 0 7 0 n/a n/a 4 410
2006 155 197 0 8 3 n/a n/a 6 369
2007 171 184 0 11 2 n/a n/a 8 376
2008 166 200 0 12 2 n/a n/a 12 392
2009 153 195 0 15 2 n/a n/a 14 379
2010 189 163 3 24 0 0 6 0 385
2011 173 158 7 19 0 0 10 0 367
2012 159 150 2 21 0 0 10 0 342
2013 156 140 1 18 0 0 11 0 326
2014 127 127 3 27 0 0 12 0 296
2015 145 137 1 22 0 0 9 0 314
2016 138 123 1 22 0 0 9 0 293
2017 131 107 2 16 1 0 8 0 265
2018 107 113 1 21 3 0 8 0 253
2019 81 115 1 15 3 0 9 0 224
2020 84 112 1 10 1 0 7 0 215
2021 80 99 1 17 1 0 6 0 204
2022 70 97 1 16 1 0 3 0 188
2023 78 94 1 14 3 0 5 0 195

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 County Elementary/Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 414 27.6 15.0 74.9
2005 410 29.3 14.0 68.5
2006 369 25.3 14.6 66.1
2007 376 28.0 13.4 68.8
2008 392 27.5 14.3 69.5
2009 379 26.6 14.2 68.2
2010 385 24.8 15.5 77.1
2011 367 25.2 14.5 75.7
2012 342 24.7 13.8 78.7
2013 326 25.1 12.9 77.3
2014 296 23.2 12.7 83.1
2015 314 24.0 13.0 77.1
2016 293 24.0 12.2 56.3
2017 265 23.6 11.2 75.5
2018 253 23.1 10.9 76.7
2019 224 22.3 10.0 75.9
2020 215 22.3 9.6 90.2
2021 204 18.8 10.8 90.7
2022 188 17.8 10.5 n/a
2023 195 20.7 9.4 92.3

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 County Elementary/Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 414 27.6 15.0 74.9
2005 410 29.3 14.0 68.5
2006 369 25.3 14.6 66.1
2007 376 28.0 13.4 68.8
2008 392 27.5 14.3 69.5
2009 379 26.6 14.2 68.2
2010 385 24.8 15.5 77.1
2011 367 25.2 14.5 75.7
2012 342 24.7 13.8 78.7
2013 326 25.1 12.9 77.3
2014 296 23.2 12.7 83.1
2015 314 24.0 13.0 77.1
2016 293 24.0 12.2 56.3
2017 265 23.6 11.2 75.5
2018 253 23.1 10.9 76.7
2019 224 22.3 10.0 75.9
2020 215 22.3 9.6 90.2
2021 204 18.8 10.8 90.7
2022 188 17.8 10.5 n/a
2023 195 20.7 9.4 92.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Webster County Elementary/Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $872 (6.3%) $13,040 (93.7%) $13,912
2018 $797 (5.7%) $13,102 (94.3%) $13,898
2019 $1,008 (7.1%) $13,282 (92.9%) $14,291

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Webster County Elementary/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 915th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 851st of 1242 Elementary schools
 5.6%
Ranks 255th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 462nd of 577 Middle schools
 34.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Webster County Elementary/Middle School)38.135.3
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Webster County)38.135.3
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Webster County Elementary/Middle School)38.129.4
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Webster County)38.129.4
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Webster County Elementary/Middle School)38.927.3
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Webster County)38.927.3
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4237.6
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Webster County Elementary/Middle School)16.718.2
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Webster County)16.718.2
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4943.9
 5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Webster County Elementary/Middle School)26.939.1
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Webster County)26.939.1
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Webster County Elementary/Middle School)15.426.1
 10.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Webster County)15.426.1
 10.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Webster County Elementary/Middle School)30.826.1
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (Webster County)30.826.1
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Webster County Elementary/Middle School)3513
 22%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Webster County)3513
 22%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Webster County Elementary/Middle School)204.3
 15.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Webster County)204.3
 15.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Webster County Elementary/Middle School)37.534.8
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Webster County)37.534.8
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Webster County Elementary/Middle School)41.721.7
 20%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Webster County)41.721.7
 20%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Webster County Elementary/Middle School)4029.2
 10.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Webster County)4029.2
 10.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Webster County Elementary/Middle School)5016.7
 33.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Webster County)5016.7
 33.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Webster County Elementary/Middle School)400
 40%
   8th Grade Science (Webster County)400
 40%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Webster County Elementary/Middle School)408.3
 31.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Webster County)408.3
 31.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students224195
 12.9%
African American11594
 18.3%
American Indian33
Asian11
Hispanic1514
 6.7%
Pacific Islander00
White8178
 3.7%
Two or More Races95
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.9%92.3%
 16.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 195 students attended Webster County Elementary/Middle School.

Webster County Elementary/Middle School ranks 912th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Webster County Elementary/Middle School usually go on to attend:

High : Webster County High School

Students at Webster County Elementary/Middle School are 48% African American, 40% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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