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Washington Middle School

601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
El Dorado, AR 71730
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Rating
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (870) 864-5032
www.eldoradopublicschools.org
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Washington Middle School serves 629 students in grades 5-6.
Washington Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Washington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

School Overview

Washington Middle School's student population of 629 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
629 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Washington Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Washington Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
Overall Testing Rank
#517 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
13%
14%
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Black
47%
20%
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White
34%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AR.
Diversity Score
0.65
0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
El Dorado School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Middle School's ranking?

Washington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 10%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Washington Middle School?

629 students attend Washington Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of Washington Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Middle School?

Washington Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Washington Middle School offer ?

Washington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Washington Middle School part of?

Washington Middle School is part of El Dorado School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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