Washington Community School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in Washington Community School District, serving 1,771 students. Washington Community School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
- Public schools in Washington Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 76%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 74% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
- The top ranked public schools in Washington Community School District are Washington High School, Washington Middle School and Lincoln Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Iowa public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Washington Community School District |
| School District Website | http://www.washington.k12.ia.us |
| School District Phone Number | (319) 653-6543 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IA) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 1,330 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,771 Students | 502,459 Students |
| # of Teachers | 122 Teachers | 34,396 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Washington Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 332 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #312 out of 333 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 76% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 74% |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.41 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 1,874 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 7 Students | 12,683 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 308 Students | 54,404 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 17% | 11% |
| # of Black Students | 34 Students | 30,879 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 6% |
| # of White Students | 1,347 Students | 381,240 Students |
| % White Students | 76% | 76% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 1,350 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 71 Students | 20,029 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 122 | 22,072 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 122 | 38,247 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 119 | 34,902 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 118 | 36,010 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 104 | 36,631 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 119 | 37,922 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 120 | 37,957 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 116 | 37,546 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 123 | 37,038 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 124 | 36,371 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 127 | 37,643 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 146 | 37,027 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 149 | 36,147 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 162 | 36,946 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $14,780 is higher than the state median of $14,090. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $14,097 is higher than the state median of $13,630. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (IA) |
| Total Revenue | $26 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $25 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,780 | $14,090 |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,097 | $13,630 |
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Washington Community School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Washington High School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1111 S. Ave. B10
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-2143
Grades: 9-12 | 584 students
- Washington Middle School Math: 70% | Reading: 70%Rank:3/Bottom 50%313 S. 4th Ave.10
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-5414
Grades: 6-8 | 363 students
- Lincoln Upper Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 64%Rank:2/Bottom 50%606 S 4th Ave10
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3691
Grades: 3-5 | 343 students
- Stewart Elementary School821 N 4th Ave
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3244
Grades: PK-2 | 481 students
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