Webster Middle School

Summary:

Webster Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Webster, MA, with a student population of 590. The school is part of the Webster school district, which is ranked 339 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Webster Middle School consistently performs below the state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments across all grades and subjects. In 2023-2024, only 19.35% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 39.17%, and only 15.8% were proficient or better in Mathematics compared to the state average of 40.91%. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Sullivan Middle (27.79% proficient in Math) and Sutton Middle School (45.14% proficient in Math), Webster Middle School performs significantly worse on academic measures.

Despite the school's challenges, Webster Middle School spends more per student ($16,086 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13 to 14 students per teacher over the past few years. This suggests that resource allocation and class size may not be the primary drivers of the school's underperformance. Addressing the school's issues will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique context and needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 75 Poland Street
       Webster, MA  01570


(508) 943-1922

District: Webster

SchoolDigger Rank:
395th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,086 Help


Students who attend Webster Middle School usually attend:

High:    Bartlett High School

Feeder schools for Webster Middle School:

Elementary:    Park Avenue Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  590

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.0%
Hispanic:
36.4%
African American:
7.1%
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Compare Details Webster Middle School ranks worse than 80.1% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49%), Hispanic (36.4%), African American (7.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Webster Middle School is 13. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Webster Middle School is $16,086.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Webster Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster Middle School 395th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Webster Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Webster:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster 339th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Webster Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Webster Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.06 408th 484 15.7%
2019 18.57 413th 498 17.1%
2021 16.67 419th 501 16.4%
2022 14.81 434th 497 12.7%
2023 16.14 425th 501 15.2%
2024 19.35 395th 493 19.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Webster Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.98 84th 92 8.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Webster Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.64 135th 135 0.0%
2023 32.52 144th 155 7.1%
2024 33.20 168th 180 6.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Webster Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.44 426th 467 8.8%
2019 19.28 429th 484 11.4%
2021 22.29 418th 489 14.5%
2022 18.19 440th 503 12.5%
2023 24.72 359th 444 19.1%
2024 22.06 385th 441 12.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Webster Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.48 408th 438 6.8%
2019 19.96 388th 452 14.2%
2021 22.72 391st 462 15.4%
2022 18.47 426th 489 12.9%
2023 20.70 407th 481 15.4%
2024 28.89 343rd 469 26.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Webster Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.99 412th 463 11.0%
2019 21.57 390th 478 18.4%
2021 16.66 406th 483 15.9%
2022 13.45 440th 494 10.9%
2023 15.93 426th 489 12.9%
2024 18.81 394th 481 18.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Webster Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.78 265th 417 36.5%
2019 20.03 372nd 424 12.3%
2021 19.44 408th 431 5.3%
2022 18.93 421st 445 5.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Webster Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.01 404th 466 13.3%
2019 13.18 426th 478 10.9%
2021 17.52 409th 485 15.7%
2022 17.68 420th 497 15.5%
2023 17.24 410th 489 16.2%
2024 20.78 391st 483 19.0%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Webster Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.74 406th 491 17.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Webster Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.02 134th 172 22.1%
2019 16.63 178th 195 8.7%
2023 39.36 125th 209 40.2%
2024 41.60 114th 202 43.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Webster Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.31 275th 309 11.0%
2019 25.28 261st 322 18.9%
2021 20.26 297th 335 11.3%
2022 22.19 316th 368 14.1%
2023 19.19 328th 364 9.9%
2024 28.56 279th 378 26.2%
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Rank History for White students at Webster Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.13 369th 395 6.6%
2019 11.55 364th 396 8.1%
2021 10.18 375th 401 6.5%
2022 6.51 391st 404 3.2%
2023 8.72 379th 403 6.0%
2024 11.20 368th 392 6.1%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

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Enrollment information for Webster Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 410 28 11 123 1 2 42 0 617
2017 357 32 11 126 1 3 36 0 566
2018 339 36 15 155 0 3 41 0 589
2019 321 32 12 165 0 1 39 0 570
2020 326 30 13 179 1 1 41 0 591
2021 307 29 10 190 1 0 34 0 571
2022 322 36 9 193 1 0 27 0 588
2023 289 42 11 215 1 0 32 0 590

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 617 43.0 14.3 n/a
2017 566 46.0 12.3 n/a
2018 589 42.3 13.9 n/a
2019 570 44.0 12.9 n/a
2020 591 42.7 13.8 n/a
2021 571 40.6 14.0 n/a
2022 588 44.7 13.1 n/a
2023 590 45.3 13.0 n/a

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 617 43.0 14.3 n/a
2017 566 46.0 12.3 n/a
2018 589 42.3 13.9 n/a
2019 570 44.0 12.9 n/a
2020 591 42.7 13.8 n/a
2021 571 40.6 14.0 n/a
2022 588 44.7 13.1 n/a
2023 590 45.3 13.0 n/a

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 Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $930 (6.1%) $14,253 (93.9%) $15,183
2020 $815 (5.3%) $14,543 (94.7%) $15,358
2021 $1,104 (6.9%) $14,982 (93.1%) $16,086

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Webster Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 413th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 425th of 501 Middle schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Middle School)2921.1
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Webster)3020.2
 9.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Webster Middle School)2023.1
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Webster)2022.1
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Webster Middle School)2723.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Webster)2623.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Middle School)2826.2
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Webster)2626.3
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Webster Middle School)2414.8
 9.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Webster)2414.3
 9.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Middle School)2615.9
 10.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Webster)2415.8
 8.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Webster Middle School)2111.1
 9.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Webster)2012
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Middle School)3521.4
 13.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Webster)3220.7
 11.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Webster Middle School)2914.6
 14.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Webster)2714.1
 12.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Webster Middle School)3117
 14%
   8th Grade Science (Webster)3016.4
 13.6%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Webster Middle School)2921.2
 7.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Webster)3221.1
 10.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Webster Middle School)2315.5
 7.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Webster)2518.9
 6.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Webster Middle School)2919.8
 9.2%
   All Grades Science (Webster)2819.8
 8.2%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students570590
 3.5%
African American3242
 31.3%
American Indian01
Asian1211
 8.3%
Hispanic165215
 30.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White321289
 10%
Two or More Races3932
 17.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Webster Middle School

Students who attend Webster Middle School usually go on to attend Bartlett High School

Webster Middle School ranks in the bottom 19.9% of Massachusetts middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 590 students attended Webster Middle School.

Students at Webster Middle School are 49% White, 36% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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

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