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Washington Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,589 students in Washington Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Washington Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,903 Schools
# Students
2,589 Students
1,032,759 Students
# Teachers
n/a
67,365 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Washington Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#277 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
23%
15%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
66%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $11,843 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,183. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,676 is less than the state median of $12,814. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,843
$13,183
Spending / Student
$10,676
$12,814
Best Washington Community Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Veale Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
326 E 450 S
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3968
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3968
Gr: K-4 | 75 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Washington Upper Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Ne 6th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8363
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8363
Gr: 5-6 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Washington Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
803 E National Hwy
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8360
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8360
Gr: PK-1 | 460 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Washington Intermediate
(Math: 36% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Nw 11th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8366
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8366
Gr: 2-4 | 495 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Washington Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Ne 6th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-2682
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-2682
Gr: 7-8 | 401 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Washington High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
608 E Walnut St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3860
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3860
Gr: 9-12 | 813 students Minority enrollment: 36%
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington Community Schools?
Washington Community Schools manages 6 public schools serving 2,589 students.
What is the rank of Washington Community Schools?
Washington Community Schools is ranked #276 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Community Schools?
66% of Washington Community Schools students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is Washington Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,676 is less than the state median of $12,814. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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