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Schools in Washington Township · Greensburg Community Schools

Washington Township’s public schools outscore 75% of Indiana districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Washington Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Indiana, not nationally.

#184of 592 Indiana townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Indiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
46%
▲ 5 pts vs IN 41%
2021–22
Math proficiency
41%
▲ 4 pts vs IN 38%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 7–12 pts vs IN 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.1K
▼ 4% vs IN $13.7K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.3
IN 15.3 · smaller classes
Schools in town
5
2,025 students on the public path
In brief

Washington Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 46% and math 41% in spring 2022, against 41% and 38% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,132 per student, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Greensburg Community Jr High, then Greensburg Community High School. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Mary Elementary School (private) and Good Shepherd Christian Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Washington Township’s grade

B+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 75% of Indiana school districts, #184 of 592 Indiana towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Indiana average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Indiana school districts we grade (396)Better than 75%
Lower resultsHigher results
Indiana towns with similar household incomes (1021)Better than 78%
B+A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,015 test results and a graduating class of 157 could put Washington Township anywhere from B+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Washington Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,014 in math, 1,016 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Washington Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Greensburg ElementaryGreensburg Community SchoolsA−
6–8Greensburg Community Jr HighGreensburg Community SchoolsC+
9–12Greensburg Community High SchoolGreensburg Community SchoolsB+

Washington Township’s public schools are run by Greensburg Community Schools, which also serves Greensburg and Marion. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Greensburg Community SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 2,025 students, down 6% since 2020–21 · 14.3 per teacher (IN 15.3)
$13,132IN $13,688 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading46%
State average 41.3% · 1016 students tested
Math41%
State average 37.5% · 1014 students tested

Washington Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Indiana towns that share Washington Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Washington TownshipA−Greensburg
MarionA−Decatur County PK–12 · Greensburg PK–12
ClayA−Decatur County
FugitA−Decatur County
AdamsA−Decatur County
Clinton—Decatur County
SaltcreekA−Decatur County
SandcreekA−Decatur County
GreensburgA−Greensburg

2 of the 8 neighbors share Greensburg with Washington Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Washington Township

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Indiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Washington Townshipby address
Greensburg Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Greensburg
A−
975 students17:1Rate it →
Greensburg Community Jr High
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Greensburg
C+
404 students11:1Rate it →
Greensburg Community High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Greensburg
B+
646 students14:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Mary Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Greensburg
Private · Catholic
330 students15:1Rate it →
Good Shepherd Christian Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Greensburg
Private · Religious
55 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Washington Township’s schools

Are Washington Township’s schools good?

By Indiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools Washington Township children attend outscore 75% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #184 of 592 Indiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 78%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Washington Township in?

Greensburg Community Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,025 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Washington Township kids go to high school?

Greensburg Community High School in Greensburg, with 646 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Washington Township’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Greensburg Community Schools graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana.

How much does Washington Township spend per student?

$13,132 in Greensburg Community Schools (FY2024), against $13,688 across Indiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Washington Township?

Yes: St. Mary Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 330 students) and Good Shepherd Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–6, 55 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Indiana. Stars are from neighbors.