Is Webster Middle a good school?

Webster Middle ranks 364 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Webster Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 189 students attended Webster Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Webster Middle?

Students at Webster Middle are 76% White, 12% Two or more races, 10% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Webster Middle attend?

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

Webster Middle

Summary:

Webster Middle School is a public middle school in Webster, Wisconsin, serving 189 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Webster School District, which is ranked 248 out of 428 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Webster Middle School has maintained a 0% dropout rate, it has consistently underperformed the state average in proficiency rates for the Forward Exam in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. Compared to the nearby Grantsburg Middle School, Webster Middle School generally underperforms, with Grantsburg Middle outperforming Webster in most subject areas and grade levels. However, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Native American students performing exceptionally well and White students, as well as students with special education needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, performing below average.

Another area of concern for Webster Middle School is its high chronic absenteeism rates, which have remained above 15% for the past several years. On a positive note, the school has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $10,510 in 2018-2019 to $13,538 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the nearby Grantsburg Middle School's per-student spending of $10,318 in 2020-2021. This increased funding and resources could be leveraged to support student learning and address the school's areas of concern, such as the achievement gaps and chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public 5-8

7564 Alder St W
Webster, WI 54893

(715) 866-4282

District: Webster School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
364^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,538

Students who attend Webster Middle usually attend:

High:

Webster High

Feeder schools for Webster Middle:

Elementary:

Webster Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 189

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.7%

Two or more races:

12.2%

American Indian:

10.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Webster Middle ranks worse than 56.8% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.71. (See more...)

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 Racial makeup is: White (75.7%), two or more races (12.2%), American Indian (10.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Webster Middle is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Webster Middle employs 15.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Webster Middle is $13,538.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Webster Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster Middle 364^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Webster Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Native American students:

White students:

Webster School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster School District 248^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Webster Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	52.86	206^th	324	36.4%
2006	62.41	180^th	382	52.9%
2008	56.14	296^th	519	43.0%
2009	44.26	393^rd	521	24.6%
2010	53.19	322^nd	539	40.3%
2011	51.14	364^th	549	33.7%
2012	60.30	266^th	559	52.4%
2013	60.97	210^th	569	63.1%
2014	63.21	208^th	585	64.4%
2015	51.71	339^th	612	44.6%
2016	54.27	289^th	609	52.5%
2017	46.11	347^th	612	43.3%
2018	42.68	375^th	579	35.2%
2019	44.68	370^th	594	37.7%
2021	69.79	143^rd	613	76.7%
2022	52.62	302^nd	617	51.1%
2023	40.90	403^rd	640	37.0%
2024	49.71	364^th	641	43.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Webster Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	17.35	384^th	417	7.9%
2019	16.96	396^th	414	4.3%
2021	24.51	358^th	437	18.1%
2022	47.37	194^th	421	53.9%
2023	42.32	240^th	439	45.3%
2024	54.09	163^rd	425	61.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Webster Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	57.01	171^st	489	65.0%
2019	57.07	171^st	487	64.9%
2021	77.52	40^th	499	92.0%
2022	63.51	137^th	522	73.8%
2023	44.16	291^st	525	44.6%
2024	50.57	247^th	520	52.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Webster Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	33.27	415^th	551	24.7%
2019	36.59	406^th	557	27.1%
2021	78.30	78^th	574	86.4%
2022	71.30	125^th	576	78.3%
2023	52.15	285^th	579	50.8%
2024	60.07	244^th	580	57.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Webster Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	54.02	267^th	551	51.5%
2019	54.00	266^th	557	52.2%
2021	61.65	200^th	572	65.0%
2022	42.02	349^th	577	39.5%
2023	36.26	397^th	591	32.8%
2024	45.32	363^rd	585	37.9%

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Rank History for Native American students at Webster Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	91.85	1^st	15	93.3%

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Rank History for White students at Webster Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	22.53	313^th	375	16.5%
2019	27.20	310^th	382	18.8%
2021	71.92	77^th	393	80.4%
2022	44.95	223^rd	397	43.8%
2023	26.84	322^nd	412	21.8%
2024	22.91	334^th	407	17.9%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Webster Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	87	n/a	n/a	n/a	14	n/a	n/a	101
1990	96	0	0	0	18	n/a	n/a	114
1991	99	0	0	0	17	n/a	n/a	116
1992	99	0	0	0	16	n/a	n/a	115
1993	102	0	0	0	10	n/a	n/a	112
1994	97	3	0	0	18	n/a	n/a	118
1995	116	1	0	0	28	n/a	n/a	145
1996	116	1	0	0	28	n/a	n/a	145
1997	100	1	0	0	32	n/a	n/a	133
1998	101	3	0	1	24	n/a	n/a	129
1999	93	0	0	0	27	n/a	n/a	120
2000	80	1	0	1	32	n/a	n/a	114
2001	83	1	0	1	23	n/a	n/a	108
2002	201	2	0	2	48	n/a	n/a	253
2003	201	2	0	2	48	n/a	n/a	253
2004	212	1	0	1	42	n/a	n/a	256
2005	182	2	0	0	37	n/a	n/a	221
2006	200	5	0	0	31	n/a	n/a	236
2007	172	5	0	1	37	n/a	n/a	215
2008	188	6	1	1	31	n/a	n/a	227
2009	181	5	1	1	26	n/a	n/a	214
2010	174	3	2	3	28	n/a	n/a	210
2011	178	2	1	2	18	0	11	212
2012	159	3	1	3	13	0	11	190
2013	153	4	1	5	20	0	11	194
2014	143	2	0	7	22	0	14	188
2015	130	2	0	10	21	0	15	178
2016	130	1	0	13	19	0	18	181
2017	141	0	0	13	16	0	27	197
2018	156	0	0	7	13	0	23	199
2019	168	0	0	6	15	0	28	217
2020	158	0	0	6	13	0	33	210
2021	137	0	0	5	13	0	25	180
2022	144	0	0	5	17	0	23	189
2023	143	0	0	4	19	0	23	189

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	101	6.0	16.8	39.6
1990	114	4.0	28.5	37.7
1991	116	3.0	38.6	33.6
1992	115	3.0	38.3	40
1993	112	8.0	14.0	35.7
1994	118	4.0	29.5	35.6
1995	145	4.6	31.5	31.7
1996	145	4.6	31.5	31.7
1997	133	4.8	27.7	31.6
1998	129	3.8	33.9	31.8
1999	120	4.8	25.0	52.5
2000	114	5.6	20.4	54.4
2001	108	4.8	22.5	53.7
2002	253	4.8	52.7	52.6
2003	253	4.8	52.7	52.6
2004	256	14.6	17.5	32.8
2005	221	15.2	14.5	n/a
2006	236	14.4	16.4	n/a
2007	215	14.1	15.2	64.7
2008	227	13.1	17.3	69.6
2009	214	14.1	15.2	70.6
2010	210	14.8	14.1	77.6
2011	212	14.1	15.0	73.6
2012	190	14.5	13.0	69.5
2013	194	14.8	13.0	72.2
2014	188	13.0	14.4	72.9
2015	178	n/a	n/a	75.3
2016	181	14.0	12.9	69.1
2017	197	15.3	12.8	58.9
2018	199	15.8	12.5	59.8
2019	217	14.4	14.9	65.9
2020	210	16.4	12.7	67.6
2021	180	16.4	10.9	65
2022	189	16.5	11.4	59.8
2023	189	15.9	11.8	60.3

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	101	6.0	16.8	39.6
1990	114	4.0	28.5	37.7
1991	116	3.0	38.6	33.6
1992	115	3.0	38.3	40
1993	112	8.0	14.0	35.7
1994	118	4.0	29.5	35.6
1995	145	4.6	31.5	31.7
1996	145	4.6	31.5	31.7
1997	133	4.8	27.7	31.6
1998	129	3.8	33.9	31.8
1999	120	4.8	25.0	52.5
2000	114	5.6	20.4	54.4
2001	108	4.8	22.5	53.7
2002	253	4.8	52.7	52.6
2003	253	4.8	52.7	52.6
2004	256	14.6	17.5	32.8
2005	221	15.2	14.5	n/a
2006	236	14.4	16.4	n/a
2007	215	14.1	15.2	64.7
2008	227	13.1	17.3	69.6
2009	214	14.1	15.2	70.6
2010	210	14.8	14.1	77.6
2011	212	14.1	15.0	73.6
2012	190	14.5	13.0	69.5
2013	194	14.8	13.0	72.2
2014	188	13.0	14.4	72.9
2015	178	n/a	n/a	75.3
2016	181	14.0	12.9	69.1
2017	197	15.3	12.8	58.9
2018	199	15.8	12.5	59.8
2019	217	14.4	14.9	65.9
2020	210	16.4	12.7	67.6
2021	180	16.4	10.9	65
2022	189	16.5	11.4	59.8
2023	189	15.9	11.8	60.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Webster Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$622 (5.9%)	$9,888 (94.1%)	$10,510
2020	$762 (6.8%)	$10,501 (93.2%)	$11,263
2021	$1,291 (9.5%)	$12,247 (90.5%)	$13,538

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Webster Middle

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 370^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 403^rd of 640 Middle schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Middle)	37.3	33.3	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Webster School District)	37.3	33.3	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Webster Middle)	47.1	45.8	1.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Webster School District)	47.1	45.8	1.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Middle)	40	30.6	9.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Webster School District)	40	30.6	9.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Webster Middle)	38	30.6	7.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Webster School District)	38	30.6	7.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Middle)	41.2	40	1.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Webster School District)	41.2	40	1.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Webster Middle)	37.3	26.7	10.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Webster School District)	37.3	26.7	10.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Middle)	28.6	22	6.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Webster School District)	28.6	22	6.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Webster Middle)	40.8	29.3	11.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Webster School District)	40.8	29.3	11.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Webster Middle)	44.9	56.1	11.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Webster School District)	44.9	56.1	11.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Webster Middle)	51	51.2	0.2%
8th Grade Science (Webster School District)	51	51.2	0.2%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	217	189	12.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	15	19	26.7%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	168	143	14.9%
Two or More Races	28	23	17.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.9%	60.3%	5.6%

Schools Near Webster Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)					Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)					Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Webster Middle	Public	5-8	7564 Alder St W	Webster	54893	Burnett County	Webster School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 866-4282	189	16	11.8	60.3%	143 (75.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (12.2%)	49.7	364^th of 641 public middle schools	43.2%		40.9	403^rd of 640 public middle schools	37.0%	39		44.4	53.9	31.4	42.6		37.8	59.6	51.0	54.4		68.1		51.1	$13,538	$1,291	$12,247
Grantsburg Middle	Public	4-8	500 E James Ave	Grantsburg	54840	Burnett County	Grantsburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 463-2455	321	24	13.5	42.1%	288 (89.7%)	3 (0.9%)	11 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.6%)	62.9	238^th of 641 public middle schools	62.9%		60.7	228^th of 640 public middle schools	64.4%	10	43.6	58.9	55.9	70.2	56.1	65.5	73.2	54.2	61.4	57.6	49.1	63.6	43.6	53.0	$10,318	$599	$9,718

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