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Webb City Schools: The Full Picture

WEBB CITY SCHOOLS: THE FULL PICTURE

Progress You Can See

ROOTED →GROWING→EXPERIENCING→SOARING→LEADING

 

At Webb City Schools, our story is about more than numbers—it’s about the journey of every Cardinal. Our students are Rooted in a strong, supportive community, Growing through meaningful learning, and Experiencing opportunities that help them discover their interests and talents. They are Soaring toward bright futures, while our staff and schools continue Leading with excellence, innovation, and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of EVERY STUDENT.

150 Years of Learning, Growing, and Leading

Our Cardinal Story

Since 1877, Webb City Schools has been rooted in a strong community and a commitment to students. Today, that legacy continues as we help every Cardinal learn, grow, discover opportunities, and prepare for what comes next.

ROOTED

BELONGING • ATTENDANCE • SAFETY • RELATIONSHIPS • STUDENT SUPPORT

 

Cardinals thrive when they feel safe, supported, and connected. Our schools work to create a community where every student belongs and every day matters.

4,493

District Enrollment

95%

Student Attendance

1200

Students Involved in an Activity

60sq. miles

Geographic Area

92%

Students Feel Safe in School

95%

Parents Recommend WCSD

92%

Parents Feel Well-Informed

94%

Students Feel Valued at WCSD

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  • Every Cardinal. Every Day.

    Regular attendance helps students stay connected, build strong relationships, and make the most of every opportunity at school. Every day matters, and Webb City Schools is committed to working alongside families to help students be present, engaged, and ready to learn.

    To learn more about attendance, why it matters, and resources available to families, click the link below:

    District Attendance Policy

     

  • Supporting Every Cardinal

    Every student deserves to feel supported, connected, and ready to succeed. Webb City Schools has counselors available in every building to support students and families with academic, social, and emotional needs. Our schools also connect families with resources and services to help students thrive both in and out of the classroom.

    To learn more about counseling services and available resources, click the link below:

    District Counseling Services

     

     

  • Safe Schools. Strong Community.

    Creating a safe and secure environment is a priority across Webb City Schools. Through strong partnerships, trained staff, safety procedures, secure facilities, and ongoing planning, we work each day to provide schools where students and staff can focus on learning, growing, and connecting.

    To learn more about safety and security in Webb City Schools, click the following link:

    District Safety & Security

     

  • Stronger Together

    Webb City Schools is proud to be part of a community that supports its students and schools. Through partnerships with local businesses, organizations, families, and community leaders, we create additional opportunities, resources, and experiences that help our Cardinals succeed in school and beyond.

    To learn more about the partnerships that strengthen our Cardinal Community, click the link below:

    District Partners

     

  • Keeping Our Cardinal Community Connected

    Strong communication helps keep our schools, families, and community connected. Webb City Schools is committed to sharing timely, accurate, and meaningful information through a variety of communication tools and platforms. ParentSquare and StudentSquare provide families and students with a convenient way to receive important announcements, school updates, reminders, and other information while staying connected to what is happening across the district.

    To learn more about how Webb City Schools keeps our Cardinal Parents and Community connected, click the link below:

    District Communication

     

  • Caring for Every Cardinal

    Supporting students goes beyond the classroom. Webb City Schools works to help meet the individual needs of students and families by connecting them with resources and support when they need it most. Through Webb City CARES and other district and community resources, we help address barriers that may impact a student's ability to learn, grow, and succeed.

    To learn more about Webb City CARES and resources available to support our Cardinals and their families, click the link below:

    District Student Resources

  • Families Make a Difference

    Families are an important part of every Cardinal’s success. Webb City Schools provides many opportunities for parents and families to connect, participate, and play an active role in their child’s education. Building PTOs, Title I Family Nights, Parents as Teachers, Cardinal Muscle, school events, and family activities are just a few of the ways we bring families and schools together. Strong family partnerships help create a supportive school experience where every Cardinal can learn, grow, and succeed.

    Learn more about ways families can connect and get involved in Webb City Schools at your child’s building!

     

GROWING

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE • STUDENT GROWTH • LEARNING 

 

At Webb City School District, achievement is about more than a test score. We focus on each student’s progress, celebrate their growth, and help every Cardinal build the knowledge and skills needed for success in school and beyond.

 

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  • A smiling girl holds her hand out while a small white drone hovers above it indoors.
  • Three smiling women stand in front of a stone wall, holding welcome signs that read "WE ARE HERE FOR YOU" and "WELCOME TO MARK TWAIN!".
  • Three young boys smile at a table in a library with a bright pink bingo card.

• ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE – HOW DO WE COMPARE? •

Webb City 3rd graders scored 23.1 points above the Missouri English Language Arts average in 2025 — 65.0% vs. 41.9%.

 

An infographic showing Webb City's 3rd grade English Language Arts state lead of 23.1 percentage points over the Missouri average.

Webb City High School English 2 ranked Top 4 regionally every year and 16.1 points above the Missouri average in 2025.

 

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Webb City students outperformed the Missouri average by 24.1 percentage points in both 3rd- and 4th-grade Mathematics in 2025.

 

An infographic showing Webb City's 2025 outperformance in 3rd and 4th grade math compared to the Missouri state average.

Webb City High School achieved 100% Proficient/Advanced in Algebra 2 in 2025, tying for #1 in the region.

 

A graphic celebrating 100% mastery in High School Algebra 2 in 2025, with text reading "100% MASTERY BENCHMARK" and "#1 IN THE REGION."

Webb City earned #3 regional rankings in Science, with 8th Grade Science placing #3 in 2022 and 5th Grade Science reaching #3 in 2023.

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Webb City students outperformed the Missouri state benchmark by 10.0 to 13.7 percentage points in half of all Science assessments.

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Across 68 testing blocks in three subjects over four years, Webb City consistently ranked among the top of 14 regional districts

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Webb City consistently exceeds state Science benchmarks across all tested grade levels, while also achieving 100% proficiency in Algebra 2.

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• STUDENT GROWTH •

ELA Performance

 

These results show Webb City’s ELA performance across grades 3–8 and English 2, providing a snapshot of student achievement throughout the district over the last 4 years.

Math Performance

 

These results highlight Webb City’s mathematics performance across grades 3–8, Algebra I, and Algebra II, showing student achievement and progress across the district over the past four years.

 

Science Performance

 

Webb City students continue to demonstrate strong and consistent achievement in science. From 2022–2025, students in 5th Grade Science, 8th Grade Science, and Biology outperformed the Missouri state average every year. These results reflect sustained science achievement across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Government Performance

 

Webb City students outperformed the Missouri average in three of the four years tracked. In 2025, 46.2% scored Proficient or Advanced, an 11.4-point increase from 2024 and 5.5 points above the state average.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Webb City R-7 School District is to prepare today’s youth to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s world by guiding all students in the acquisition of knowledge and development of skills that will enable each to become a productive and responsible individual. 

EXPERIENCING

ACTIVITIES • ATHLETICS • FINE ARTS • CTE • CLUBS • OPPORTUNITIES

 

Some of the most important learning happens beyond a textbook. The Cardinal Experience gives students opportunities to discover their talents, develop leadership skills, build relationships, and find where they belong.

  • Four young JROTC members stand in formation in full dress uniform outdoors near a sports field.
    ACTIVITIES
  • A group of softball players meeting at the pitching mound
    ATHLETICS
  • Five march band members in matching tie-dye uniforms perform on a field at night, playing saxophones.
    FINE ARTS
  • Two people stand inside an auto body shop, inspecting a classic blue pickup truck raised on a lift.
    CTE
  • A group of young people sit on a gray couch and gaming chairs, intensely playing video games in a modern room with computer monitors.
    CLUBS
  • Webb City High School Unified Cardinals
    OPPORTUNITIES

The Cardinal Experience

 

 

Webb City School District believes some of the most meaningful learning and growth happens beyond the classroom. Students can explore their interests through multiple fine arts programs, CTE opportunities, clubs at every level, nearly 30 junior high and high school athletic programs, several youth athletic programs, and many other activities and experiences.

Extracurricular participation has been associated with stronger school engagement, academic achievement, educational aspirations, and long-term educational attainment. Recent data found that students participating in organized activities had 1.81 times the odds of reporting above-average academic achievement compared with students who were not involved.

For Webb City, providing a wide range of opportunities means giving every Cardinal more ways to develop talents, build confidence, form meaningful connections, practice leadership and teamwork, and make their school experience richer and more memorable.

 

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SOARING

 

GRADUATION • COLLEGE • CAREER 

 

 

Our goal isn’t simply to help Cardinals graduate. It’s to prepare them to take their next step with confidence – whether that path leads to college, technical training, military service, or the workforce. 

 

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  • A bar graph comparing the 93% graduation rate for Webb City School District against the 91% Missouri state average.

  • A bar graph comparing attendance rates, showing Webb City School District at 93% and the Missouri state average at 78%.

  • A bar graph compares the average ACT score of 22 for Webb City School District to the Missouri state average of 19.

  • A bar graph comparing career-technical education placement rates, showing Webb City School District at 98% and Missouri state average at 94%.

  • A bar chart compares the percentage of students entering a 4-year college in Webb City at 36% versus the Missouri state average at 33%.

LEADING

OUTSTANDING STAFF • LEADERSHIP 

 

 

Behind every Cardinal’s success is a team of educators and staff committed to excellence. Their experience, dedication, and leadership create opportunities for students throughout Webb City Schools.

370

Certified Staff

345

Support Staff

19

Average Students Per Class

13

Average Years of Experience

Highlights and Successes

 

  • Successfully launched a Junior Kindergarten program
  • The Nest: DECA Gold Certification | FCCLA: Multiple 1st Place Awards
  • Partnered with Mid-Missouri Bank for Teacher Proud Tuesday campaign
  • State Champions: Varsity Cheer, Reddettes & eSports | Girls Cross Country – 2nd Place | Volleyball – Final Four | 9 Wrestlers to State
  • Received “Fleet of Excellence” with 100% on bus inspections
  • 3 Speech & Debate students qualified for State
  • Multiple State Champions on the Rifle team & in JROTC
  • Collaborated with local first responders on the reunification process
  • National Merit Finalist
  • 1st Place – MSSU History Day (WCJH)
  • WCJH & WCHS National Unified Banner Schools
  • Completed Portrait of a Graduate
  • WCSD Transportation Dept. achieved “Fleet of Excellence” status
  • WCHS & WC Fire Dept. implemented intern partnership
  • WCHS “Nest” was recognized as a Gold Standard School-Based Enterprise
  • Over $5,800,000 in grants received district-wide
  • WCSD successfully implemented “My Ride” Bus App
 
 
 
 

Hear From Our Students, Staff, Parents, & Community

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What Our Teachers Say...

"I have been so blessed to be a teacher in the Webb City School District. They don't just invest in their students, they truly have invested in me. From my very first day of teaching, the professional mentorship and continuous encouragement from leadership have given me the tools and the confidence to become better every day. This district has also given me lifetime friendships and provided a community that celebrates my professional wins, supports me through challenges, and treats me like family. Keith and I have had the privilege of raising our kids as Webb City Cardinals from kindergarten to their graduation. Thank you, Webb City, for being more than just a school district. Thank you for being our home!" ~ Mary Palmer ~

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What Our Alumni Say ...

"I cannot overstate the advantage the Webb City public school system provided in my career. I was far better prepared for college and post-graduate studies than my peers, many of whom received private school educations. I had great teachers, coaches, administrators, and, most importantly, the support of a community that deeply believed in and invested in WCR7." ~ Judge Joseph Hensley ~

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What Our Students Say...

"This school has created a culture of excellence that pushes me to be my best. There is a loving, supportive learning environment that helps me to succeed. The teachers help to encourage learning and creativity, helping me to grow in my academics and prepare me for life after high school. From Webb City, I can truly go anywhere." ~ Sadie Dodson ~

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What Our Alumni Who Came Back Say...

"Coming back to teach in the district that shaped me is incredibly special. What makes this community different is our commitment to loving and supporting students while challenging them to pursue excellence. We don’t lower the bar—we believe in our students enough to raise it. Every day, I get to watch my students grow, work hard, overcome challenges, and discover what they’re capable of. Being able to give back to the community that invested so much in me is an honor, and I’m proud to be home." ~ Mrs. Kenzie Myers ~

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What Our Parents Say...

“I grew up and graduated from Webb City, and am so happy my kids get to do the same. Our teachers and staff at Webb City are some of the most caring, loving, and fun people I know. Our teachers take time to build true relationships with not only their students but with the parents as well. I always know my kids are safe and loved when they are at school. I couldn't ask for more as a parent! We love WC!" ~ Hayley McCall ~

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What Our Retirees Say...

"Getting to work for the Webb City R7 School District was a great experience. Throughout my twenty nine years working for the district, Webb City allowed opportunities for learning and growth that helped shape me professionally and personally. I am also proud to have both of my two children graduate from Webb City." ~ Russell Ball ~