For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,461 students in Washington Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Washington Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
2,461 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Washington Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#243 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
590 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
14%
# Black Students
121 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
5%
13%
# White Students
1,667 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
68%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
68 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
189
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
206
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
164
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
173
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
172
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
189
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
195
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
221
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
215
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
221
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
181
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
161
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,459 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,231 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,459
$13,148
Spending / Student
$11,231
$12,780
Best Washington Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Veale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
326 E 450 S
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3968
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3968
Grades: K-4
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Ne 6th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8363
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8363
Grades: 5-6
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Ne 6th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-2682
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-2682
Grades: 7-8
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Washington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
608 E Walnut St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3860
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3860
Grades: 9-12
| 780 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
803 E National Hwy
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8360
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8360
Grades: PK-1
| 370 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Nw 11th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8366
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8366
Grades: 2-4
| 445 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington Community Schools School District?
Washington Community Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,461 students.
What is the rank of Washington Community Schools School District?
Washington Community Schools School District is ranked #240 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Community Schools School District?
68% of Washington Community Schools School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington Community Schools School District?
Washington Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Washington Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,231 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
