Washington Educational Center (Closed 2012)

Washington Educational Center serves 37 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
37 students
This chart displays total students of Washington Educational Center by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Washington Educational Center by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
<50%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington Educational Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
<50%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Educational Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington Educational Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington Educational Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
94%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington Educational Center and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington Educational Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Educational Center and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
21-39%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
2%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Washington Educational Center is 21-39%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend Washington Educational Center?
37 students attend Washington Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Washington Educational Center students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Washington Educational Center offer ?
Washington Educational Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Washington Educational Center part of?
Washington Educational Center is part of Ephrata Area School District.

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