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 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,688 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,688 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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.
Overall District Rank
#246 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.5%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
27%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
66%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,044 is higher than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,530 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,044
$16,596
Spending / Student
$14,530
$16,167
Best Webster City Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Heights Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Boone St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9245
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9245
Gr: 2-4 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
606 Illinois St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 325-6234
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 325-6234
Gr: PK-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Webster City Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Des Moines Street
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9220
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9220
Gr: 5-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Webster City High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lynx Avenue
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9210
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9210
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
1901 Willson Ave
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Gr: PK-1 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Webster City Comm School District?
Webster City Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,688 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?
66% of Webster City Comm School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% 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 15:1, which is higher than 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 $14,530 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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