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Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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30850 Paragon Ave.
Burnside, IA 50521
Webster County
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PH: (515) 359-2235

  • Grades PK-12
  • 647 students
  • 5 schools

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 ITBS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 83% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 91% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 43% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 49% (2004)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 83% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Math
 80% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 72% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 52% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 52% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 69% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 63% (2005)
 67% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 63% (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Iowa used the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
  • The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
  • The ITBS is a norm-referenced test, which means it measures how well students in Iowa score in comparison to their peers nationwide. Students who score at the 40th percentile are considered proficient.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 ITED Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 83% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 68% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Iowa used the Iowa Test of Educational Development (ITED) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
  • The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
  • The ITED is a norm-referenced test, which means it measures how well students in Iowa score in comparison to their peers nationwide. Students who score at the 40th percentile are considered proficient.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1314
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic98%87%
Hispanic1%6%
Black, not Hispanic<1%5%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program35%32%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,535$8,210
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%63%
Student and staff support3%6%
Administration11%12%
Other expenditures23%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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