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Schools in Washington · Washington Community School Corporation

Washington’s public schools score below 55% of Indiana districts on tests and graduation

In Washington, 32% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the Indiana average (41%). The grade covers the public school district serving Washington, 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.

#418of 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
32%
▼ 9 pts vs IN 41%
2021–22
Math proficiency
33%
▼ 4 pts vs IN 38%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 2–6 pts vs IN 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.2K
▼ 4% vs IN $13.7K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.1
IN 15.3
Schools in town
0
1,753 students on the public path
In brief

Washington’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 579 Indiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Washington’s, its schools beat 33%, lower than their 45% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 32% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 41% and 38% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana (the state reports Washington’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,183 per student, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Washington Junior High School, then Washington High School. Enrollment is up 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

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’s grade

C+ Test scoresC+ Graduation

B−: better than 45% of Indiana school districts, #418 of 592 Indiana towns. Graduation is above the Indiana average; test scores are below it.

Indiana school districts we grade (396)Better than 45%
Lower resultsHigher results
Indiana towns with similar household incomes (579)Better than 33%
C+BA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,310 test results and a graduating class of 165 could put Washington anywhere from C+ to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Washington’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,309 in math, 1,311 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–42 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to A−
7–8Washington Junior High SchoolWashington Community School CorporationC
9–12Washington High SchoolWashington Community School CorporationB−

Washington’s public schools are run by Washington Community School Corporation, which also serves Harrison, Veale and Washington. 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.

Washington Community School CorporationGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 2,639 students, up 10% since 2020–21 · 15.1 per teacher (IN 15.3)
$13,183IN $13,688 · FY2024
B−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading32%
State average 41.3% · 1311 students tested
Math33%
State average 37.5% · 1309 students tested

Washington vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
WashingtonB−Washington Community School Corporation

Every school in Washington

4 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).

Also serving Washingtonin other towns
Washington Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–1
C+
488 students16:1Rate it →
Veale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–4
A−
81 students12:1Rate it →
Washington Junior High School
Middle · Grades 7–8
C
357 students12:1Rate it →
Washington High School
High · Grades 9–12
B−
827 students17:1Rate it →

Questions about Washington’s schools

Are Washington’s schools good?

On Indiana’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Washington children attend score below 55% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #418 of 592 Indiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 33%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Washington in?

Washington Community School Corporation, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,639 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Washington kids go to high school?

Washington High School, with 827 students; its own test results earn a B−.

What is Washington’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Washington Community School Corporation graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana.

How much does Washington spend per student?

$13,183 in Washington Community School Corporation (FY2024), against $13,688 across Indiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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.