Top Rankings
Washington SD 52 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 837 students in Washington SD 52 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Washington SD 52 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
837 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Washington SD 52 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#106 out of 852 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
28%
# Black Students
22 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
748 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
89%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
70
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
96
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
89
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
107
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
85
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
104
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
81
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,664 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,249 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM

Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,664
$21,990

Spending / Student
$13,249
$21,244

Best Washington SD 52 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 N Main St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3361
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3361
Grades: 5-8
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Grade School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
303 Jackson St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3321
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3321
Grades: PK-4
| 476 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington SD 52 School District?
Washington SD 52 School District manages 2 public schools serving 837 students.
What is the rank of Washington SD 52 School District?
Washington SD 52 School District is ranked #102 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington SD 52 School District?
89% of Washington SD 52 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington SD 52 School District?
Washington SD 52 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Washington SD 52 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,249 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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