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Washington School District 52 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 837 students in Washington School District 52. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Washington School District 52 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,392 Schools
# Students
837 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washington School District 52, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
28%
% Black
3%
17%
% White
89%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,664 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,249 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,664
$22,423
Spending / Student
$13,249
$21,662
Best Washington School District 52 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 N Main St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3361
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3361
Gr: 5-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 Jackson St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3321
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3321
Gr: PK-4 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington School District 52?
Washington School District 52 manages 2 public schools serving 837 students.
What is the rank of Washington School District 52?
Washington School District 52 is ranked #167 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington School District 52?
89% of Washington School District 52 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington School District 52?
Washington School District 52 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Washington School District 52's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,249 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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