Is Webb Elementary School a good school?

Webb Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.8% of Michigan alternative schools.

How many students attend Webb Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 327 students attended Webb Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Webb Elementary School?

Students at Webb Elementary School are 48% White, 36% African American, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Webb Elementary School

Summary:

Webb Elementary School is an alternative public school located in Ferndale, Michigan, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 327 students. The school is part of the Hazel Park School District, which is ranked 535 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Webb Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of African American (36.09%) and Hispanic (5.2%) students. However, the school consistently struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22% to 48.6% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Academically, Webb Elementary students underperform compared to the Hazel Park School District and the state of Michigan in M-Step assessments for English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 25.5% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA and Math, compared to 39.6% and 43.4% statewide, respectively. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $20,351 in 2022-2023, the school's academic outcomes remain significantly below state averages.

Interestingly, Webb Elementary's performance is generally lower than the other alternative schools in the Hazel Park School District, such as Advantage Alternative Program and Jardon Vocational School, which also serve high-needs student populations. This suggests that the challenges facing Webb Elementary are not unique to the school, but rather reflective of the broader issues within the Hazel Park School District, which is ranked among the lowest-performing districts in Michigan.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

2100 Woodward Hts
Ferndale, MI 48220-1522

(248) 658-5902

District: Hazel Park School District of the City of

SchoolDigger Rank:
1162^nd of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,351

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 327

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.3%

African American:

36.1%

Two or more races:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Webb Elementary School ranks worse than 78.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.24. (See more...)

Compare Details Webb Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2008 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.06. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Webb Elementary School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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 Webb Elementary School has the largest alternative school student body size in the Hazel Park School District of the City of. Racial makeup is: White (48.3%), African American (36.1%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Webb Elementary School is 10.7. 2 alternative schools in the Hazel Park School District of the City of have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Webb Elementary School employs 30.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Webb Elementary School is $20,351. 2 alternative schools in the Hazel Park School District of the City of spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Webb Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Webb Elementary School 1162^nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Webb Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Hazel Park School District of the City of:

SchoolDigger ranks Hazel Park School District of the City of 535^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Webb Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Webb Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2007	30.67	1305^th	1565	16.6%
2008	29.42	1328^th	1577	15.8%
2009	13.97	1472^nd	1589	7.4%
2010	28.86	1321^st	1552	14.9%
2011	23.34	1348^th	1552	13.1%
2012	25.50	1273^rd	1566	18.7%
2013	29.60	1194^th	1563	23.6%
2014	24.19	1236^th	1533	19.4%
2015	15.33	1365^th	1580	13.6%
2016	14.46	1327^th	1548	14.3%
2017	14.64	1254^th	1466	14.5%
2018	20.82	1199^th	1448	17.2%
2019	13.26	1231^st	1408	12.6%
2022	9.40	1221^st	1344	9.2%
2023	15.87	1225^th	1470	16.7%
2024	20.24	1162^nd	1486	21.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Webb Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	27.31	1103^rd	1397	21.0%
2019	21.24	956^th	1134	15.7%
2022	13.14	996^th	1099	9.4%
2023	20.09	1113^th	1350	17.6%
2024	19.54	1157^th	1381	16.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Webb Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	28.26	1072^nd	1443	25.7%
2019	16.81	1014^th	1171	13.4%
2023	15.06	1149^th	1321	13.0%
2024	24.97	1027^th	1342	23.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Webb Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	17.26	1223^rd	1446	15.4%
2019	8.36	1140^th	1196	4.7%
2023	14.33	1158^th	1334	13.2%
2024	17.25	1128^th	1347	16.3%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Webb Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	59.09	142^nd	475	70.1%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Webb Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	10.12	1196^th	1253	4.5%
2019	5.87	1113^th	1128	1.3%
2022	13.39	1012^th	1102	8.2%
2023	16.85	1044^th	1198	12.9%
2024	20.03	1020^th	1204	15.3%

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

Rank History for Webb Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2007	25.62	697^th	823	15.3%
2008	47.06	573^rd	839	31.7%

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

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Webb Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	297	33	2	4	13	n/a	n/a	349
2006	306	35	3	3	8	n/a	n/a	355
2007	254	45	3	3	7	n/a	n/a	312
2008	365	56	4	2	5	n/a	n/a	432
2009	303	54	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	364
2010	292	61	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	360
2011	286	72	4	5	0	0	0	367
2012	249	66	3	1	0	0	0	319
2013	239	71	5	4	1	0	4	324
2014	209	70	3	7	1	0	3	293
2015	237	110	5	9	1	0	4	366
2016	215	103	3	5	3	0	10	339
2017	191	107	5	8	4	0	13	328
2018	202	133	3	7	3	0	21	369
2019	185	122	4	8	4	1	24	348
2020	167	123	1	12	5	2	26	336
2021	161	117	1	14	4	2	27	326
2022	152	114	2	12	5	1	30	316
2023	158	118	3	17	2	1	28	327

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 Webb Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	349	18.6	18.8	n/a
2006	355	17.9	19.8	47
2007	312	15.9	19.6	50.3
2008	432	30.4	14.2	59.7
2009	364	25.5	14.3	64.3
2010	360	24.9	14.4	68.6
2011	367	22.6	16.2	68.7
2012	319	22.8	13.9	78.1
2013	324	26.1	12.3	80.6
2014	293	22.3	13.1	81.2
2015	366	31.0	11.8	82.5
2016	339	25.0	13.5	72.3
2017	328	29.0	11.3	62.5
2018	369	32.2	11.4	74
2019	348	25.7	13.5	67.5
2020	336	23.2	14.4	74.7
2021	326	29.5	11.0	82.8
2022	316	32.2	9.8	80.1
2023	327	30.3	10.7	77.7

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 Webb Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	349	18.6	18.8	n/a
2006	355	17.9	19.8	47
2007	312	15.9	19.6	50.3
2008	432	30.4	14.2	59.7
2009	364	25.5	14.3	64.3
2010	360	24.9	14.4	68.6
2011	367	22.6	16.2	68.7
2012	319	22.8	13.9	78.1
2013	324	26.1	12.3	80.6
2014	293	22.3	13.1	81.2
2015	366	31.0	11.8	82.5
2016	339	25.0	13.5	72.3
2017	328	29.0	11.3	62.5
2018	369	32.2	11.4	74
2019	348	25.7	13.5	67.5
2020	336	23.2	14.4	74.7
2021	326	29.5	11.0	82.8
2022	316	32.2	9.8	80.1
2023	327	30.3	10.7	77.7

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 Webb Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,583 (12.6%)	$10,977 (87.4%)	$12,560
2020	$1,578 (11.0%)	$12,739 (89.0%)	$14,317
2021	$2,418 (16.2%)	$12,537 (83.8%)	$14,955
2022	$2,635 (14.4%)	$15,673 (85.6%)	$18,308
2023	$2,182 (10.7%)	$18,169 (89.3%)	$20,351

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Webb Elementary 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 1231^st of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1225^th of 1470 Elementary schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Webb Elementary School)	25	23.2	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hazel Park School District of the City of)	16.5	18.5	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Webb Elementary School)	18.2	21.4	3.2%
3rd Grade Math (Hazel Park School District of the City of)	13.5	22.2	8.7%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Webb Elementary School)	22.4	21.1	1.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hazel Park School District of the City of)	15.8	20.2	4.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Webb Elementary School)	15.5	13.2	2.3%
4th Grade Math (Hazel Park School District of the City of)	8.4	16.3	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Webb Elementary School)	25	27.1	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hazel Park School District of the City of)	20.7	25.2	4.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Webb Elementary School)	12.5	14.3	1.8%
5th Grade Math (Hazel Park School District of the City of)	9.6	12.2	2.6%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Webb Elementary School)	18.8	8.2	10.6%
5th Grade Social Studies (Hazel Park School District of the City of)	7.9	7.1	0.8%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	348	327	6%
African American	122	118	3.3%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	8	17	112.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	185	158	14.6%
Two or More Races	24	28	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.5%	77.7%	10.1%

Schools Near Webb Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)			M-Step Social Studies (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Webb Elementary School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2100 Woodward Hts	Ferndale	48220	Oakland County	Hazel Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 658-5902	327	30	10.7	77.7%	158 (48.3%)	118 (36.1%)	17 (5.2%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (8.6%)								(n/a)					25.5	27.8	33.3			25.5	14.3	19.4			22.9						$20,351	$2,182	$18,169
Jardon Vocational School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2200 Woodward Hts	Ferndale	48220	Oakland County	Hazel Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	No	(248) 658-5950	41	9	4.4	48.8%	16 (39.0%)	22 (53.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.3%)								(n/a)																					$56,279	$905	$55,374
Edison	Public, Alternative	K-12	1650 Mapledale St	Ferndale	48220	Oakland County	Hazel Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	No	(248) 658-5400	48	11	4.5	64.6%	26 (54.2%)	15 (31.3%)	3 (6.3%)	1 (2.1%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.2%)								(n/a)																					$92,064	$905	$91,159
Keys Grace Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	27321 Hampden St	Madison Heights	48071	Oakland County	Keys Grace Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 629-7700	471	26	17.9	99.6%	406 (86.2%)	53 (11.3%)	6 (1.3%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	22.2					14.3		11.1	6.4	4.9				5.0		9.3					$24,685	$13,249	$11,436
Advantage Alternative Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	1620 E Elza Ave	Hazel Park	48030	Oakland County	Hazel Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 658-5280	157	8	19.5	87.3%	41 (26.1%)	109 (69.4%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)								(n/a)																					$13,012	$1,620	$11,392
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1620 E Elza Ave	Hazel Park	48030	Oakland County	Michigan Virtual Charter Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(616) 309-1600	2,895	160	18.0	77.9%	1,508 (52.1%)	798 (27.6%)	271 (9.4%)	46 (1.6%)	19 (0.7%)	1 (0.0%)	252 (8.7%)								(n/a)	50.4	8.6	41.3	9.4	10.3	14.7	14.7	17.0	20.9	7.3	5.9	7.6	6.0	7.0	14.2	18.4	34.1	2.4	13.0	35.0	$10,506	$1,718	$8,788
Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Dequindre	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	27300 Dequindre Rd	Warren	48092	Macomb County	Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(586) 353-2108	587	43	13.8	100.0%	40 (6.8%)	490 (83.5%)	13 (2.2%)	38 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)								(n/a)	48.3	11.7	41.2		28.2	17.0	14.3	13.0	32.6	30.8	8.5			9.3		21.0	16.7		9.7	27.8	$15,329	$942	$14,387
NOVA Discipline Academy	Public, Alternative	2-12	13900 Granzon St	Oak Park	48237	Oakland County	Oak Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 336-7650	174	8	21.7	90.8%	4 (2.3%)	168 (96.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																					$16,751	$2,580	$14,171
The School at Marygrove	Public, Alternative	K-12	8425 W McNichols Rd	Detroit	48221	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 335-1331	482	29	16.6	66.6%	3 (0.6%)	474 (98.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)								(n/a)			45.6	5.9	37.5					59.4							34.8			37.3	$19,574	$6,677	$12,897
David Ellis Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	18977 Schaefer Hwy	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	David Ellis Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 450-0642	200	9	23.5	89.5%	0 (0.0%)	200 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	81.0	33.3			42.1	21.7	45.8	17.4	43.5	15.8	13.0			21.7	25.0	28.6					$18,843	$6,668	$12,175

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