Webster City Community School District

The Webster City Community School District consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district's schools have shown a mix of strengths and challenges, with some standout performance at the elementary level but overall below-average test scores across the district.

Northeast Hamilton Elementary School has been a strong performer in the past, ranking 170th out of 567 Iowa elementary schools in 2020-2021 and earning a 4-star rating. However, the school's ranking dropped significantly in 2022-2023, falling to 399th out of 565 schools and earning only a 1-star rating. In contrast, Sunset Heights Elementary School has consistently performed above the district and state averages in Mathematics, with impressive proficiency rates among 3rd and 4th graders.

The Webster City Community School District serves a diverse student population, with significant Hispanic and Asian representation. However, the district's test scores are generally below the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts. Additionally, all schools in the district have high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 43.69% at Webster City High School to 54.63% at Pleasant View Elementary School, suggesting a significant population of economically disadvantaged students in the district.