Below Average
#2601 of 3,192 schools in MI
Webster Kindergarten Center
Elementary School · Escanaba Area Public Schools · Escanaba, MI
An Escanaba Area Public Schools elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1209 NORTH 19TH ST, Escanaba, MI 49829
- Math 55% proficient (2017)
- Reading 45% proficient (2017)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Webster Kindergarten Center score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 9-year record (2009–2017) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Webster Kindergarten Center 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,354/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Escanaba), 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
$45,808
Median home value
$139,000
Median rent
$667/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49829; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Name Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–10 | 1.4 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 72 | 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.
Escanaba Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Webster Kindergarten Center is listed in Escanaba Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Webster Kindergarten Center
Webster Kindergarten Center is a public elementary school in Escanaba, MI, part of Escanaba Area Public Schools, serving approximately 226 students in grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,601 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Webster Kindergarten Center
What grades does Webster Kindergarten Center serve?
Webster Kindergarten Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Webster Kindergarten Center?
Webster Kindergarten Center has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Kindergarten Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Kindergarten Center is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Webster Kindergarten Center rank in MI?
Webster Kindergarten Center ranks #2,601 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Webster Kindergarten Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Webster Kindergarten Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Kindergarten Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Webster Kindergarten Center has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Webster Kindergarten Center a charter school?
No, Webster Kindergarten Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Webster Kindergarten Center a Title I school?
No, Webster Kindergarten Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Webster Kindergarten Center?
70.8% of students at Webster Kindergarten Center 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
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Delta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (906) 786-6118
- Area population (ZIP 49829)
- 16,859
- Area average commute
- 13.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- 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 49829; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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