Webster Parish School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 15 public schools in Webster Parish School District, serving 6,219 students. Webster Parish School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
Public schools in Webster Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
The top ranked public schools in Webster Parish School District are North Webster Upper Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Minden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 55% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is more than the Louisiana public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Webster Parish School District |
| School District Phone Number | (318) 377-7052 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (LA) |
| # of Schools | 15 Schools | 1,390 Schools |
| # of Students | 6,219 Students | 715,114 Students |
| # of Teachers | 306 Teachers | 40,276 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Webster Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 190 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 75% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #98 out of 193 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 70% |
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Graduation Rate | 84% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.61 |
| # of American Indian Students | 6 Students | 4,792 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 30 Students | 11,353 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 123 Students | 49,532 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 2,554 Students | 311,575 Students |
| % Black Students | 41% | 43% |
| # of White Students | 3,379 Students | 319,574 Students |
| % White Students | 54% | 45% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 549 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 126 Students | 17,739 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 187 | 27,491 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 451 | 53,085 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 490 | 54,599 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 444 | 53,486 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 472 | 55,409 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 502 | 55,850 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 504 | 55,472 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 464 | 53,705 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 445 | 52,938 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 465 | 52,225 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 459 | 56,540 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 496 | 51,656 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 455 | 47,514 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 385 | 45,144 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $11,537 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,384. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,329 is less than the state median of $14,061. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (LA) |
| Total Revenue | $72 MM | $27 MM |
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| Spending | $71 MM | $29 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,537 | $13,384 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,329 | $14,061 |
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Webster Parish School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- North Webster Upper Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:6/Top 50%6245 Hwy. 15010
Cotton Valley, LA 71018
(318) 832-4716
Grades: 3-5 | 184 students
- Central Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 74%Rank:5/Bottom 50%5701 Hwy 53110
Dubberly, LA 71024
(318) 377-2591
Grades: PK-5 | 472 students
- Minden High School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1103 S College St10
Minden, LA 71058
(318) 377-2766
Grades: 9-12 | 823 students
- Lakeside Junior-senior High School Math: 54% | Reading: 72%Rank:5/Bottom 50%9090 Hwy 37110
Sibley, LA 71073
(318) 377-2133
Grades: 6-12 | 576 students
- Doyline High School Math: 60% | Reading: 67%Rank:5/Bottom 50%804 College St.10
Doyline, LA 71023
(318) 745-2118
Grades: PK-12 | 497 students
- North Webster Junior High School Math: 58% | Reading: 65%Rank:4/Bottom 50%6041 Hwy 210
Sarepta, LA 71071
(318) 847-4301
Grades: 6-8 | 425 students
- Webster Junior High School Math: 55% | Reading: 66%Rank:4/Bottom 50%700 East Union10
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-3847
Grades: 7-8 | 374 students
- Brown Upper Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 55%Rank:3/Bottom 50%804 4th St. Sw10
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-2818
Grades: 3-5 | 276 students
- E. S. Richardson Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 63%Rank:3/Bottom 50%515 W Todd10
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-2213
Grades: 4-5 | 444 students
- J. L. Jones Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:3/Bottom 50%620 District Dr10
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-1815
Grades: 2-3 | 414 students
- North Webster High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50%101 South Arkansas10
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-2563
Grades: 9-12 | 540 students
- J. A. Phillips Middle School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:2/Bottom 50%811 Durwood Dr10
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0315
Grades: 6 | 273 students
- Browning Elementary School505 Herrington Dr
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-5663
Grades: PK-2 | 344 students
- J. E. Harper Elementary School618 Germantown Rd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-7548
Grades: K-1 | 407 students
- North Webster Lower Elementary School229 Hwy Alt 2
Shongaloo, LA 71072
(318) 846-2541
Grades: PK-2 | 170 students
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