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#648 of 1,280 schools in IA
Sunset Heights Elementary School
Elementary School · Webster City Comm School District · Webster City, IA
A Webster City Comm School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 10 820 Des Moines Street, Webster City, IA 50595
- Math 76% vs IA 76% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunset Heights Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sunset Heights 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 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,628/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Webster City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,182
Median home value
$129,100
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50595; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Aquinas SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Northeast Hamilton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 223 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Webster City Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,586NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunset Heights Elementary School is listed in Webster City Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunset Heights Elementary School
Sunset Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Webster City, IA, part of Webster City Comm School District, serving approximately 303 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #648 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunset Heights Elementary School
What grades does Sunset Heights Elementary School serve?
Sunset Heights Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Sunset Heights Elementary School?
Sunset Heights Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Heights Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunset Heights Elementary School rank in IA?
Sunset Heights Elementary School ranks #648 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Sunset Heights Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunset Heights Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Sunset Heights Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset Heights Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sunset Heights Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sunset Heights Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunset Heights Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sunset Heights Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunset Heights Elementary School?
51.2% of students at Sunset Heights 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
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (515) 832-9245
- Area population (ZIP 50595)
- 8,768
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. 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 50595; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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