Webster County Middle School

Summary:

Webster County Middle School is a public middle school located in Dixon, Kentucky, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 315 students. The school is part of the Webster County School District, which is ranked 126 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Over the past 9 school years, Webster County Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky middle schools, ranging from 177th to 271st out of 320-337 schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA), has been below the state average in most subject areas and grade levels, with the biggest struggles in Science. Compared to nearby schools like James Madison Middle School, Browning Springs Middle School, and Union County Middle School, Webster County Middle School has consistently underperformed in academic measures.

The school faces significant challenges in serving a population with high socioeconomic needs, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's per-student spending has also decreased over the past few years, which may have contributed to its academic performance challenges. Overall, Webster County Middle School's performance lags behind both the state average and nearby middle schools, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1928 US Hwy 41A South
       Dixon, KY  42409


(270) 639-9496

District: Webster County

SchoolDigger Rank:
177th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  315

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.5%
Hispanic:
17.8%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.3% Help


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Compare Details Webster County Middle School ranks worse than 54.6% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.18. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Webster County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster County Middle School 177th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Webster County Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Webster County:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster County 126th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Webster County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Webster County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 43.58 203rd 337 39.8%
2016 33.82 244th 331 26.3%
2017 30.33 255th 330 22.7%
2018 25.44 271st 322 15.8%
2019 32.81 247th 335 26.3%
2021 23.92 231st 282 18.1%
2022 39.03 195th 320 39.1%
2023 46.84 164th 327 49.8%
2024 42.18 177th 324 45.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Webster County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.49 52nd 85 38.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Webster County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.74 11th 35 68.6%
2019 60.58 7th 38 81.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Webster County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.09 209th 294 28.9%
2024 25.64 100th 130 23.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Webster County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.89 260th 285 8.8%
2019 29.45 237th 303 21.8%
2022 45.62 159th 310 48.7%
2023 44.44 166th 309 46.3%
2024 37.92 199th 311 36.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Webster County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.35 20th 32 37.5%
2019 48.35 25th 58 56.9%
2022 48.72 11th 22 50.0%
2023 27.36 17th 21 19.0%
2024 39.67 17th 28 39.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Webster County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.71 238th 290 17.9%
2019 25.34 251st 299 16.1%
2021 37.08 146th 233 37.3%
2022 49.01 137th 299 54.2%
2023 47.23 145th 295 50.8%
2024 53.83 124th 300 58.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Webster County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.40 117th 219 46.6%
2019 31.46 171st 226 24.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Webster County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.03 263rd 293 10.2%
2019 34.18 208th 303 31.4%
2021 16.78 201st 222 9.5%
2022 33.82 203rd 304 33.2%
2023 39.15 183rd 307 40.4%
2024 29.51 220th 304 27.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Webster County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.52 108th 116 6.9%
2019 24.43 103rd 120 14.2%
2022 28.54 95th 120 20.8%
2023 36.10 78th 119 34.5%
2024 56.18 45th 123 63.4%
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Rank History for White students at Webster County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.70 213th 253 15.8%
2019 30.82 198th 266 25.6%
2021 18.47 192nd 213 9.9%
2022 38.95 193rd 314 38.5%
2023 46.61 160th 320 50.0%
2024 41.37 179th 316 43.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Webster County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 279 11 0 32 0 0 6 0 328
2016 304 11 0 46 0 0 7 0 368
2017 289 7 0 44 0 0 13 0 353
2018 264 9 1 45 0 0 16 0 335
2019 270 12 1 46 0 0 10 0 339
2020 289 12 1 45 0 2 10 0 359
2021 294 4 2 58 1 1 9 0 369
2022 263 5 1 63 0 0 6 0 338
2023 241 7 1 56 0 0 10 0 315

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 328 18.0 18.2 50
2016 368 18.0 20.4 56.5
2017 353 18.0 19.6 61.2
2018 335 18.4 18.1 58.5
2019 339 19.5 17.3 58.4
2020 359 21.0 17.0 58.8
2021 369 21.0 17.5 53.7
2022 338 21.0 16.0 59.8
2023 315 19.0 16.5 66.3

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 328 18.0 18.2 50
2016 368 18.0 20.4 56.5
2017 353 18.0 19.6 61.2
2018 335 18.4 18.1 58.5
2019 339 19.5 17.3 58.4
2020 359 21.0 17.0 58.8
2021 369 21.0 17.5 53.7
2022 338 21.0 16.0 59.8
2023 315 19.0 16.5 66.3

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 Middle School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $22 (0.3%) $30 (0.4%) $51 (0.7%) $4,159 (56.1%) $3,199 (43.2%) $7,358 (99.3%) $7,409
2019 $235 (3.4%) $135 (2.0%) $370 (5.4%) $6,173 (90.2%) $303 (4.4%) $6,476 (94.6%) $6,846
2020 $467 (4.1%) $291 (2.6%) $759 (6.7%) $8,944 (78.7%) $1,664 (14.6%) $10,609 (93.3%) $11,367
2021 $574 (5.3%) $502 (4.7%) $1,076 (10.0%) $8,503 (79.1%) $1,175 (10.9%) $9,678 (90.0%) $10,754
2022 $1,897 (16.1%) $777 (6.6%) $2,674 (22.7%) $7,668 (65.1%) $1,439 (12.2%) $9,107 (77.3%) $11,781

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Webster County 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 247th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 164th of 327 Middle schools
 23.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students339315
 7.1%
African American127
 41.7%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic4656
 21.7%
Pacific Islander00
White270241
 10.7%
Two or More Races1010
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.4%66.3%
 7.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Webster County Middle School

Students at Webster County Middle School are 77% White, 18% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Webster County Middle School ranks 177th of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 315 students attended Webster County Middle School.


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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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