Carleton W Washburne School

515 Hibbard Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 377 students in grades 7-8, Carleton W Washburne School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 75% (Top 1%)
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carleton W Washburne School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Carleton W Washburne School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
377 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Carleton W Washburne School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carleton W Washburne School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#44 out of 3663 schools
(Top 5%)
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75%
28%
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64%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
3%
27%
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Black
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17%
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White
88%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carleton W Washburne School's ranking?
Carleton W Washburne School is ranked #44 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Carleton W Washburne School?
377 students attend Carleton W Washburne School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Carleton W Washburne School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carleton W Washburne School?
Carleton W Washburne School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carleton W Washburne School offer ?
Carleton W Washburne School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Carleton W Washburne School part of?
Carleton W Washburne School is part of Winnetka SD 36 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75% (Top 1%)
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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