Webster City Comm School District

820 Des Moines St
Webster City, IA 50595-1948
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Webster City Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,724 students in Webster City Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Webster City Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,724 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Webster City Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#246 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
69%
68%
64%
70%
56%
63%
87%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
25%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
67%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,688 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,226 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,688
$16,468
Spending / Student
$14,226
$16,042

Best Webster City Comm School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Heights Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Boone St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9245
Gr: 2-4 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
606 Illinois St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 325-6234
Gr: PK-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Webster City Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Des Moines Street
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9220
Gr: 5-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Webster City High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Lynx Avenue
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9210
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
1901 Willson Ave
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Gr: PK-1 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Webster City Comm School District?
Webster City Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,724 students.
What is the rank of Webster City Comm School District?
Webster City Comm School District is ranked #245 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Webster City Comm School District?
67% of Webster City Comm School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Webster City Comm School District?
Webster City Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Webster City Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,226 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,724 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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