Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School

Summary:

Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School is a public school serving around 350 students in grades 7-12 in Manson, Iowa, which is part of the Manson Northwest Webster Community School District. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking in recent years and generally underperforms compared to nearby high schools in terms of test scores and academic performance.

The school's test scores, as measured by the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP), are below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 10th-grade proficiency rates were 68.4% in English Language Arts and 70.2% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 73.8% and 66%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 25.21% to 28.86% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Humboldt High School and Fort Dodge High School, Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School generally underperforms in terms of test scores and school rankings. For example, Pocahontas Area Middle/High School has higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. The nearby Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center, a small alternative high school, also serves a more economically disadvantaged population, with a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School.

Detail:

Public 7-12

1601 15th St
Manson, IA 50563

(712) 469-2245

District: Manson Northwest Webster Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
267^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,054

Feeder schools for Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School:

Elementary:

Manson Northwest Webster Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 353

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.9%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School ranks worse than 81.3% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.95. (See more...)

Compare Details Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School ranks worse than 79% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.88. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School employs 24.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School is $15,054.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School 274^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School 267^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School in the ranking list.)

Manson Northwest Webster Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Manson Northwest Webster Community School District 286^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	81.77	18^th	349	94.8%
2013	58.00	155^th	350	55.7%
2014	44.59	216^th	337	35.9%
2015	52.45	185^th	349	47.0%
2016	51.43	190^th	343	44.6%
2017	53.61	162^nd	327	50.5%
2018	42.51	209^th	318	34.3%
2019	28.30	265^th	342	22.5%
2021	20.27	277^th	324	14.5%
2022	20.67	285^th	337	15.4%
2023	31.17	260^th	334	22.2%
2024	27.95	274^th	337	18.7%

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

Rank History for Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	81.81	25^th	351	92.9%
2013	64.19	131^st	351	62.7%
2014	38.23	239^th	322	25.8%
2015	87.11	9^th	324	97.2%
2016	31.90	247^th	320	22.8%
2017	61.11	143^rd	325	56.0%
2018	39.05	241^st	320	24.7%
2019	68.65	96^th	327	70.6%
2021	14.38	298^th	327	8.9%
2022	13.50	304^th	332	8.4%
2023	33.64	254^th	336	24.4%
2024	31.88	267^th	338	21.0%

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

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	225	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	226
1989	214	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	215
1990	212	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	213
1991	220	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	223
1992	268	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	273
1993	274	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	274
1994	264	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	267
1995	255	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	258
1996	255	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	258
1997	264	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	268
1998	269	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	269
1999	264	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	271
2000	257	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	257
2001	232	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	234
2002	266	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	269
2003	266	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	269
2004	255	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	256
2005	280	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	284
2006	278	2	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	285
2007	258	3	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	266
2008	254	2	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	261
2009	233	2	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	240
2010	354	8	0	8	1	0	1	372
2011	347	6	0	10	0	0	6	369
2012	343	4	0	11	0	0	4	362
2013	323	6	1	5	0	0	2	337
2014	324	0	1	3	0	0	3	331
2015	294	0	4	5	0	0	1	304
2016	313	0	1	9	0	0	3	326
2017	314	0	0	6	0	0	3	323
2018	324	0	0	4	0	0	2	330
2019	330	0	0	8	0	0	4	342
2020	338	2	0	4	1	0	5	350
2021	336	2	2	5	2	0	7	354
2022	347	0	1	8	2	0	7	365
2023	327	0	0	10	3	0	10	350
2024	321	0	2	15	3	0	12	353

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 Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	226	19.4	11.6	16.4
1989	215	19.6	10.9	14.9
1990	213	21.0	10.1	13.1
1991	223	22.5	9.9	21.5
1992	273	24.0	11.3	20.1
1993	274	18.4	14.9	18.6
1994	267	20.4	13.1	16.1
1995	258	25.6	10.1	19
1996	258	25.6	10.1	19
1997	268	24.1	11.1	14.2
1998	269	22.3	12.1	13.4
1999	271	26.1	10.4	22.9
2000	257	25.3	10.2	23.3
2001	234	24.5	9.6	16.7
2002	269	25.5	10.5	16.7
2003	269	25.5	10.5	16.7
2004	256	27.0	9.5	22.3
2005	284	26.0	10.9	17.6
2006	285	26.0	11.0	20.7
2007	266	26.0	10.2	21.1
2008	261	26.5	9.8	17.6
2009	240	22.7	10.6	17.9
2010	372	22.5	16.5	20.7
2011	369	25.8	14.2	22.2
2012	362	26.8	13.4	30.1
2013	337	26.0	12.9	27.6
2014	331	24.9	13.2	26.6
2015	304	26.0	11.6	28.6
2016	326	26.0	12.5	27.3
2017	323	27.5	11.7	29.4
2018	330	25.3	13.0	21.5
2019	342	25.8	13.2	30.7
2020	350	25.8	13.5	23.4
2021	354	22.8	15.4	26.6
2022	365	21.7	16.8	25.2
2023	350	24.4	14.3	28.9
2024	353	24.2	14.5	29.7

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 Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	226	19.4	11.6	16.4
1989	215	19.6	10.9	14.9
1990	213	21.0	10.1	13.1
1991	223	22.5	9.9	21.5
1992	273	24.0	11.3	20.1
1993	274	18.4	14.9	18.6
1994	267	20.4	13.1	16.1
1995	258	25.6	10.1	19
1996	258	25.6	10.1	19
1997	268	24.1	11.1	14.2
1998	269	22.3	12.1	13.4
1999	271	26.1	10.4	22.9
2000	257	25.3	10.2	23.3
2001	234	24.5	9.6	16.7
2002	269	25.5	10.5	16.7
2003	269	25.5	10.5	16.7
2004	256	27.0	9.5	22.3
2005	284	26.0	10.9	17.6
2006	285	26.0	11.0	20.7
2007	266	26.0	10.2	21.1
2008	261	26.5	9.8	17.6
2009	240	22.7	10.6	17.9
2010	372	22.5	16.5	20.7
2011	369	25.8	14.2	22.2
2012	362	26.8	13.4	30.1
2013	337	26.0	12.9	27.6
2014	331	24.9	13.2	26.6
2015	304	26.0	11.6	28.6
2016	326	26.0	12.5	27.3
2017	323	27.5	11.7	29.4
2018	330	25.3	13.0	21.5
2019	342	25.8	13.2	30.7
2020	350	25.8	13.5	23.4
2021	354	22.8	15.4	26.6
2022	365	21.7	16.8	25.2
2023	350	24.4	14.3	28.9
2024	353	24.2	14.5	29.7

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 Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$111 (0.7%)	$14,942 (99.3%)	$15,054

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 265^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 260^th of 334 Middle schools	0.4%
Ranks 96^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 254^th of 336 High schools	46.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School)	49.2	73.5	24.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Manson Northwest Webster Community School District)	49.2	73.5	24.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School)	50.8	67.3	16.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Manson Northwest Webster Community School District)	50.8	67.3	16.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School)	64.3	61	3.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Manson Northwest Webster Community School District)	64.3	61	3.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School)	78.6	57.6	21%
8th Grade Mathematics (Manson Northwest Webster Community School District)	78.6	57.6	21%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School)	85.1	65.6	19.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Manson Northwest Webster Community School District)	85.1	65.6	19.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School)	63	60.9	2.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Manson Northwest Webster Community School District)	63	60.9	2.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School)	82.2	56.9	25.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Manson Northwest Webster Community School District)	82.2	56.9	25.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School)	77.8	58.6	19.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Manson Northwest Webster Community School District)	77.8	58.6	19.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	342	350	2.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	3
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	10	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	330	327	0.9%
Two or More Races	4	10	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.7%	28.9%	1.8%

Schools Near Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)					ISASP Mathematics (2024)					ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School	Public	7-12	1601 15th St	Manson	50563	Calhoun County	Manson Northwest Webster Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 469-2245	353	24	14.5	29.7%	321 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	31.9	267^th of 338 public high schools	21.0%		33.6	254^th of 336 public high schools	24.4%	13	58.9	71.4	55.0	68.4	64.9	60.7	70.8	48.3	70.2	55.2	64.6	64.9	$15,054	$111	$14,942
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center	Public	9-12	202 1st Ave SW	Pocahontas	50574	Pocahontas County	Pocahontas Area Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 335-5971	18	0	46.1	61.1%	15 (83.3%)	1 (5.6%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)													$16,843	$148	$16,695
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School	Public	7-12	205 2nd Ave NW	Pocahontas	50574	Pocahontas County	Pocahontas Area Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 335-4848	374	29	12.7	57.0%	309 (82.6%)	2 (0.5%)	37 (9.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	20 (5.3%)	42.8	232^nd of 338 public high schools	31.4%		52.4	177^th of 336 public high schools	47.3%	55	72.1	75.8	79.2	69.1	70.0	71.7	74.2	66.7	63.2	68.0	60.6	51.5	$15,785	$176	$15,609
Fort Dodge High School	Public	9-12	819 N 25th St	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 955-1770	1,057	57	18.4	53.8%	714 (67.5%)	64 (6.1%)	189 (17.9%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (7.4%)	14.7	306^th of 338 public high schools	9.5%		8.3	314^th of 336 public high schools	6.5%	8			64.0	60.3	64.0			46.1	48.7	46.9		39.0	$15,974	$1,047	$14,927
Humboldt High School	Public	9-12	1500 Wildcat Rd	Humboldt	50548	Humboldt County	Humboldt Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 332-1430	464	30	15.6	34.3%	385 (83.0%)	3 (0.6%)	57 (12.3%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	72.4	78^th of 338 public high schools	76.9%		53.7	169^th of 336 public high schools	49.7%	91			90.4	79.3	72.4			88.3	74.6	76.9		74.4	$14,623	$258	$14,365

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