Washington SD School District

311 Allison Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Washington SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,489 students in Washington SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Washington SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,489 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Washington SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#506 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Washington SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
17%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-84%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Washington SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
384 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
26%
14%
# White Students
689 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
46%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
315 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
21%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
135
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
121
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
127
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
121
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
117
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
113
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
106
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
111
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
106
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
115
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
86
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,127 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,374 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Washington SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$27 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Washington SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,127
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Washington SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,374
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Washington SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Washington SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Allison Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5080
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Park Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Wheeling St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5150
Grades: K-6
| 852 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Allison Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5060
Grades: 7-8
| 219 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Washington SD School District?
Washington SD School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,489 students.
What is the rank of Washington SD School District?
Washington SD School District is ranked #505 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington SD School District?
46% of Washington SD School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington SD School District?
Washington SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Washington SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,374 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,489 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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