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Webster Middle School

Middle School · Webster · Webster, MA

A middle school in Webster, MA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

75 Poland Street, Webster, MA 01570

  • Math 18% vs MA 41% (2025)
  • Reading 16% vs MA 43% (2025)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.4 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.6% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.6% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-23.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.7 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$22,018
Chronic Absenteeism33.8%

Students at Webster Middle School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency18%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
41%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency16%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
43%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 17% recently.

Show all 11 years
2015
Math
28%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
13%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
16%
2023
Math
16%
ELA
21%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
19%
2025
Math
18%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)

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

Based on 94 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,449/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Webster), 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

$68,934

Median home value

$339,600

Median rent

$1,135/mo

College educated

24.8%

Homeownership

58%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01570; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dudley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.15–82.4 mi552Compare →
Thompson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.15–84.9 mi270Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Webster

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$22,018NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Webster Middle School

Webster Middle School is a public middle school in Webster, MA, part of Webster, serving approximately 592 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,436 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Webster Middle School

What grades does Webster Middle School serve?

Webster Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Webster Middle School?

Webster Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Webster Middle 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 Webster Middle School rank in MA?

Webster Middle School ranks #1,436 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Webster Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Webster Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Webster Middle School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Is Webster Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Webster Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
592
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.8%
Area population (ZIP 01570)
17,674
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
40
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 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 01570; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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