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Webster Elementary School

Elementary School · Sumter · Webster, FL

A Sumter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

349 S MARKET BLVD, Webster, FL 33597

  • Math 49% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 18:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-11.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$12,326
Chronic Absenteeism33.5%

Students at Webster Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
58%
2013
ELA
61%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Webster Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,563

Median home value

$214,500

Median rent

$829/mo

College educated

12.9%

Homeownership

87.3%

Poverty rate

21.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33597; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in SUMTER

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bushnell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–5Not available719Compare →
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–5Not available589Compare →
Sumter Prep AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.01–12Not available90Compare →
Villages Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.5PK–12Not available3,728Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Sumter

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#8 of 9
District spending per student
$12,326NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Webster Elementary School is listed in SUMTER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Webster Elementary School

Webster Elementary School is a public elementary school in Webster, FL, part of Sumter, serving approximately 738 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,637 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Webster Elementary School

What grades does Webster Elementary School serve?

Webster Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Webster Elementary School?

Webster Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 738 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Webster Elementary School rank in FL?

Webster Elementary School ranks #2,637 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Webster Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Webster Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Webster Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Webster Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Webster Elementary School a charter school?

No, Webster Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Webster Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Webster Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Webster Elementary School?

52.7% of students at Webster Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
738
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Sumter County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.5%
Area population (ZIP 33597)
9,424
Area average commute
39.7 min
Area median age
42.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33597; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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