Webster Middle, Cedarburg WI - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Webster Middle

Webster Middle is the sole middle school for the Cedarburg School District, serving students in grades six through eight from a single campus that sits apart from the historic downtown. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet.

Academically, Webster Middle is a notably strong performer. Test results from the state Forward assessment show that a large majority of students score at the proficient or advanced level in every subject tested. In mathematics, the share of students reaching that bar is high in each grade, with a particularly large proportion of eighth graders meeting the mark. English language arts results are similarly strong across all three grades. Science scores for eighth graders, the only grade tested in that subject, are also solid, and social studies results for the same grade are especially high. Looking across all tested subjects and grades, Webster Middle’s overall proficiency stands in the top quartile among schools in Ozaukee County, placing it above the midpoint of the county’s districts.

The school’s enrollment is reflective of the surrounding community. The student body is predominantly white, with small shares of students who are Hispanic, Asian, or identify as two or more races. The share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch is modest, a reflection of the area’s generally higher-income profile. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not available in the collected information.

Cedarburg itself is a mix of a residential suburb and a historic tourist destination, sitting about a short drive north of Milwaukee. Its post-World War II growth turned it into a commuter suburb, while a preserved downtown along Washington Avenue functions as a commercial and cultural hub with shops, galleries, and seasonal festivals that draw visitors year-round. The Ozaukee County Fairgrounds and Cedar Creek Park are key anchors. Housing values in the area are notably high relative to national benchmarks, reflecting the broader Ozaukee County market and the desirability of the school district.

The Cedarburg School District has two recent changes that matter for families. In the fall of 2024, voters approved both an operational referendum and a capital referendum. The operational portion provides additional funding over several years, and the capital portion funds facility improvements including safety, security, and classroom renovations across all schools. The combined tax impact is a lasting financial consideration for homeowners in the district. Separately, the district adopted a new K-12 literacy curriculum based on the science of reading, shifting away from a balanced literacy approach toward structured literacy with an emphasis on phonics and phonemic awareness. This is a district-wide change affecting how students learn to read from elementary school on.

Webster Middle, positioned as it is, serves a community with high expectations and strong academic results to match. The school’s performance data suggests a consistently capable student body and a program that produces high levels of proficiency. A parent looking at this school should find a secure academic environment with outcomes that are among the best in its county.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 682%

School 82% · District 82%

▲ 29 pts above state median

Grade 789%

School 89% · District 89%

▲ 35 pts above state median

Grade 895%

School 95% · District 95%

▲ 44 pts above state median

English language arts

Grade 684%

School 84% · District 84%

▲ 31 pts above state median

Grade 783%

School 83% · District 83%

▲ 31 pts above state median

Grade 890%

School 90% · District 90%

▲ 38 pts above state median

Science

Grade 882%

School 82% · District 82%

▲ 30 pts above state median

Social studies

Grade 892%

School 92% · District 92%

▲ 28 pts above state median

This schoolCedarburg School District, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income65%Higher-income86%21 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income76%Higher-income84%8 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income54%Higher-income93%39 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income60%Higher-income84%24 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income76%Higher-income91%15 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income62%Higher-income97%36 pp gap