Top Rankings
Washington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,720 students in Washington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Washington School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
3,720 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
299 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Washington School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.50
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
18 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
3,485 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
94%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
121 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
123
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
249
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
255
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
251
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
226
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
244
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
239
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
260
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
275
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
276
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
335
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
318
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
329
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
340
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,518 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,249 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,518
$15,071
Spending / Student
$19,249
$13,899
Best Washington School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clearview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1581 Clearview Road
Union, MO 63084
(636) 231-2500
Union, MO 63084
(636) 231-2500
Grades: K-6
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Campbellton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3693 Hwy 185
New Haven, MO 63068
(636) 231-2450
New Haven, MO 63068
(636) 231-2450
Grades: PK-6
| 135 students
Rank: #33.
Augusta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5541 Locust Street
Augusta, MO 63332
(636) 231-2400
Augusta, MO 63332
(636) 231-2400
Grades: K-6
| 116 students
Rank: #44.
Washington West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
840 West Pride Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 390-9150
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 390-9150
Grades: K-6
| 452 students
Rank: #55.
South Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4328 St. Johns Road
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2700
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2700
Grades: K-6
| 407 students
Rank: #66.
Washington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Blue Jay Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2200
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,322 students
Rank: #77.
Marthasville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 E Main Street
Marthasville, MO 63357
(636) 231-2650
Marthasville, MO 63357
(636) 231-2650
Grades: K-6
| 181 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E Fourteenth Street
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2300
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2300
Grades: 7-8
| 551 students
Rank: #99.
Labadie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2749 Hwy T
Labadie, MO 63055
(636) 231-2600
Labadie, MO 63055
(636) 231-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
Magnet School
831 West Pride Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 390-2942
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 390-2942
Grades: PK
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
Four Rivers Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1978 Image Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2100
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington School District?
Washington School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,720 students.
What is the rank of Washington School District?
Washington School District is ranked #104 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington School District?
94% of Washington School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington School District?
Washington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Washington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,249 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
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