Washington School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 12 public schools in Washington School District, serving 3,357 students.
- Public school in Washington School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Florida public school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 54% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
- The top ranked public school in Washington School District are Kate M. Smith Elementary School, Vernon Elementary School and Roulhac Middle School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is less than the Florida public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Washington School District |
| School District Website | http://www.wcsdschools.com |
| School District Phone Number | (850)638-6222 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (FL) |
| # of Schools | 12 Schools | 4,368 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,357 Students | 2,833,287 Students |
| # of Teachers | 260 Teachers | 177,124 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- Washington School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 71% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (FL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 54% |
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| Graduation Rate | 78% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.70 |
| # of American Indian Students | 13 Students | 8,827 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 18 Students | 77,812 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 107 Students | 938,227 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 33% |
| # of Black Students | 599 Students | 626,523 Students |
| % Black Students | 18% | 22% |
| # of White Students | 2,417 Students | 1,077,863 Students |
| % White Students | 72% | 38% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 9 Students | 4,744 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 194 Students | 99,329 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 6% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 110 | 61,247 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 231 | 200,250 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 232 | 207,664 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 237 | 207,685 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 245 | 226,422 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 241 | 220,563 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 243 | 215,850 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 245 | 219,996 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 260 | 210,715 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 251 | 211,139 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 324 | 219,419 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 293 | 216,655 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 219 | 212,702 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 226 | 202,980 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,670 in this school district is less than the state average of $13,939. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $12,897 is less than the state average of $14,741. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (FL) |
| Total Revenue | $40 MM | $132 MM |
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| Spending | $44 MM | $140 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,670 | $13,939 |
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| Spending / Student | $12,897 | $14,741 |
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Washington School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Chipley High School Math: 48% | Reading: 50%
Rank: Bottom 50%1545 Brickyard Rd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850)638-6100
Grades: 9-12 | 530 students
- Florida Panhandle Technical College Vocational School757 Hoyt St
Chipley, FL 32428
(850)638-1180
Grades: n/a | n/a students
- Kate M. Smith Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 63%
Rank: Top 30%1447 South Blvd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850)638-6220
Grades: PK-5 | 914 students
- Okeechobee Youth Development Center Alternative School7202 Hgwy 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863)467-0124
Grades: 6-12 | 152 students
- Roulhac Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 48%
Rank: Bottom 50%1535 Brickyard Rd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850)638-6170
Grades: 6-8 | 449 students
- Vernon Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 53%
Rank: Top 50%3665 Roche Ave
Vernon, FL 32462
(850)535-2486
Grades: PK-5 | 622 students
- Vernon High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank: Bottom 50%3232 Moss Hill Rd
Vernon, FL 32462
(850)535-2046
Grades: 9-12 | 355 students
- Vernon Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 35%
Rank: Bottom 50%3190 Moss Hill Rd
Vernon, FL 32462
(850)535-2807
Grades: 6-8 | 283 students
- Washington Academy Of Varying Exceptionalities (wave) Special Education School1535 Brickyard Rd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850)638-6170
Grades: n/a | n/a students
- Washington Institute For Specialized Education Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank: Bottom 50%680 2nd St
Chipley, FL 32428
(850)638-6020
Grades: 6-12 | 46 students
- Washington Virtual Instruction Program652 3rd St
Chipley, FL 32428
(850)638-6222
Grades: K-12 | 5 students
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