Enrollment
692
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cedarburg, WI
Webster Middle
Federal NCES profile for Webster Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550246000273
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Cedarburg · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 7.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Cedarburg, WI.
School address
District: Cedarburg School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550246000273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webster Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Webster Middle
Webster Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, enrolling 692 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.1% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 90% of state schools at 692 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 193 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Cedarburg School District also operates Cedarburg High (1,073 students) and Thorson Elementary (529 students) alongside Webster Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Webster Middle compares
Webster Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.1% | ▼ 82% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,586
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Webster Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cedarburg School District, which includes Webster Middle.
$12,586
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 37.2%
Federal 8.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Webster Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thorson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westlawn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Webster Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~692 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Webster Middle
How many students attend Webster Middle?
Webster Middle has 692 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cedarburg, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Middle is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webster Middle?
7.1% of students at Webster Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster Middle?
The largest demographic group at Webster Middle is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Cedarburg, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Middle?
Webster Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Webster Middle rank among public schools in Cedarburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Cedarburg, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cedarburg on the city page.
Is Webster Middle a good school?
Webster Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cedarburg School District?
Besides Webster Middle, Cedarburg School District also operates Cedarburg High (1,073 students), Thorson Elementary (529 students), and Parkview Elementary (504 students). See the Cedarburg School District district page for the complete list.
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