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Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School

Public Grades 7-12

294^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 14% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Manson, Iowa, with a total enrollment of 353 students. The school is part of the Manson Northwest Webster Community School District, which is ranked 267 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were significantly lower than the state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has also fluctuated over the years, ranging from 87.5% to 98.1%, but generally remains below the state average. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 14.0% to 23.4% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Humboldt High School, Fort Dodge High School, and Pocahontas Area Middle/High School, Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School consistently underperforms on academic measures, including ISASP test scores and graduation rates. The school's performance has also been volatile over the years, with the school ranking as high as 9th out of 324 Iowa high schools in the 2014-2015 school year, but then dropping to as low as 304th out of 332 in the 2021-2022 school year.

337

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,054

Per pupil spending ?

30.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1601 15th St
Manson, IA 50563

(712) 469-2245

District: Manson Northwest Webster Community School District

Feeder schools for Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School:

Elementary:

Manson Northwest Webster Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.5%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 8th percentile in 2022 → 14th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 14th (2025) from a 8th-percentile low (2022)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (59% vs 71% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (14th percentile)

!English Language Arts scores 18 pts below the Iowa average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg59%

Iowa avg71%

Middle school

293^rd of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 15%▼ down 32 pts since 2015

From bottom 47% (2015) to bottom 15% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

294^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 14%▼ down 84 pts since 2015

From top 3% (2015) to bottom 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

267^th of 313Manson Northwest Webster Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	23.2	293 of 344	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.0	274 of 337	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.2	260 of 334	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.7	285 of 337	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.3	277 of 324	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	28.3	265 of 342	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	42.5	209 of 318	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	53.6	162 of 327	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	51.4	190 of 343	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	52.4	185 of 349	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	44.6	216 of 337	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	58.0	155 of 350	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	81.8	18 of 349	94.8%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	20.1	294 of 340	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.9	267 of 338	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.6	254 of 336	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.5	304 of 332	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	14.4	298 of 327	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	68.6	96 of 327	70.6%	★★★★☆
2018	39.0	241 of 320	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	61.1	143 of 325	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	31.9	247 of 320	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	87.1	9 of 324	97.2%	★★★★★
2014	38.2	239 of 322	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	64.2	131 of 351	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	81.8	25 of 351	92.9%	★★★★★

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics63%-6 vs state

English Language Arts57%-18 vs state

Science56%-13 vs state

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Schools Near Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)					ISASP Mathematics (2025)					ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School	Public	7-12	1601 15th St	Manson	50563	Calhoun County	Manson Northwest Webster Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 469-2245	337	26	12.9	30.3%	305 (90.5%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.2%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	20.1	294^th of 340 public high schools	13.5%		31.9	267^th of 338 public high schools	21.0%	27	54.3	66.1	58.3	43.9	62.5	65.2	75.0	56.3	57.9	58.9	60.7	50.9	$15,054	$111	$14,942
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center	Public	9-12	202 1st Ave SW	Pocahontas	50574	Pocahontas County	Pocahontas Area Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 335-5971	27	0	69.2	48.1%	24 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)	1 (3.7%)								(n/a)													$16,843	$148	$16,695
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School	Public	7-12	205 2nd Ave NW	Pocahontas	50574	Pocahontas County	Pocahontas Area Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 335-4848	367	31	11.7	53.7%	296 (80.7%)	3 (0.8%)	36 (9.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.2%)	22 (6.0%)	52.7	188^th of 340 public high schools	44.7%		42.8	232^nd of 338 public high schools	31.4%	44	79.0	76.7	79.4	73.5	77.2	74.2	83.3	63.5	61.2	70.2	66.7	72.9	$15,785	$176	$15,609
Fort Dodge High School	Public	9-12	819 N 25th St	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 955-1770	1,020	59	17.1	48.3%	679 (66.6%)	62 (6.1%)	187 (18.3%)	13 (1.3%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	74 (7.3%)	20.1	295^th of 340 public high schools	13.2%		14.7	306^th of 338 public high schools	9.5%	11			68.8	67.4	58.7			47.9	58.5	42.5		53.2	$15,974	$1,047	$14,927
Humboldt High School	Public	9-12	1500 Wildcat Rd	Humboldt	50548	Humboldt County	Humboldt Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 332-1430	464	30	15.4	30.2%	388 (83.6%)	2 (0.4%)	59 (12.7%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	75.2	55^th of 340 public high schools	83.8%		72.4	78^th of 338 public high schools	76.9%	23			84.6	85.3	78.0			77.8	79.4	73.4		87.6	$14,623	$258	$14,365

Frequently Asked Questions about Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School

How many students attend Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 337 students attended Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School.

Is Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School a good school?

Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School ranks in the bottom 13.5% of Iowa high schools.

What district is Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School in?

Manson Northwest Webster Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School?

Students at Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School?

Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Manson Northwest Webster Elementary

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