Summary:
The city of Washington, Iowa, is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Washington Community School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 291 out of 309 districts in Iowa and rated 0 stars by SchoolDigger, a few standout schools emerge from the data.
Lincoln Upper Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in the district, ranking 396 out of 557 Iowa elementary schools in 2023-2024. It boasts the highest student proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics among the elementary schools, with 67.2% and 70.7% of 4th-grade students proficient or better, respectively. Additionally, Lincoln Upper Elementary maintains relatively low student-teacher ratios of 12.1 students per teacher. In contrast, Washington High School, the highest-ranked high school in the district, ranks 295 out of 338 Iowa high schools in 2023-2024 and has student proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that are below the state average.
The schools in the Washington Community School District serve a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation ranging from 19.96% to 22.29% across the schools. However, the district faces challenges, including a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.41% to 53.43%, and declining statewide rankings for its schools over the past few years. The district may need to focus on addressing socioeconomic challenges and implementing targeted interventions to improve student outcomes and overall district performance.
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