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Schools in Washington Township · Arcadia Local School District

Washington Township’s public schools outscore 93% of Ohio districts

Math proficiency in Washington Township’s districts is 71%, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Washington Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.

#68of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Ohio 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
77%
▲ 18 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
71%
▲ 19 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Spent per student
$15.2K
▼ 8% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.0
OH 16.9 · smaller classes
Schools in town
3
578 students on the public path
In brief

Washington Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 77% and math 71% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,226 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Arcadia Middle School, then Arcadia High School. 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 Township’s grade

A Test scores

A: better than 93% of Ohio school districts, #68 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores are above the Ohio average; there is no graduation rate to add.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 93%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1418)Better than 95%
Towns in Hancock County (17)Better than 94%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 312 test results could put Washington Township anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Washington Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (311 in math, 313 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
K–6Arcadia Elementary SchoolArcadia Local School DistrictA
7–8Arcadia Middle SchoolArcadia Local School DistrictB
9–12Arcadia High SchoolArcadia Local School DistrictB+

Washington Township’s public schools are run by Arcadia Local School District, which also serves Arcadia, Biglick and Cass. Parts of Washington Township (3% of its land) are served by Fostoria City instead. 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.

Arcadia Local School DistrictGrades K–12 · 3 schools · 578 students, up 4% since 2020–21 · 14.0 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$15,226OH $16,610 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading77%
State average 59.5% · 313 students tested
Math71%
State average 52.2% · 311 students tested

Washington Township vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Washington TownshipAArcadia Local
BiglickAVanlue Local K–12 · Arcadia Local K–12
CassAVan Buren Local K–12 · Arcadia Local K–12
PerryC+Elmwood Local PK–12 · Fostoria City PK–12
LoudonAHopewell-Loudon Local

2 of the 4 neighbors share Arcadia Local with Washington Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Washington Township

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

District schools in Washington Townshipby address
Arcadia Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–6 · Arcadia
A
301 students18:1Rate it →
Arcadia Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8 · Arcadia
B
85 studentsRate it →
Arcadia High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Arcadia
B+
192 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about Washington Township’s schools

Are Washington Township’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Washington Township children attend outscore 93% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #68 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 95%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Washington Township in?

Arcadia Local School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 578 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Washington Township are served by Fostoria City.

Where do Washington Township kids go to high school?

Arcadia High School in Arcadia, with 192 students; its own test results earn a B+.

How much does Washington Township spend per student?

$15,226 in Arcadia Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. 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 Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.