Serving 205 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Webster Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Webster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Webster Elementary School's student population of 205 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Webster Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Webster Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
82%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Webster Elementary School's ranking?
Webster Elementary School is ranked #281 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Webster Elementary School often compared to?
Webster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Malibu Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Webster Elementary School?
205 students attend Webster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Webster Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Webster Elementary School?
Webster Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Webster Elementary School offer ?
Webster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Webster Elementary School part of?
Webster Elementary School is part of Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Webster Elementary School located?
Webster Elementary School is located in the Eastern Malibu neighborhood of Malibu, CA.
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