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Carleton W Washburne School

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Carleton W Washburne School is a highly-ranked public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Winnetka, Illinois, which is part of the Winnetka School District 36. This exceptional school consistently outperforms state averages in academic proficiency and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for over a decade, ranking among the top middle schools in Illinois.

Carleton W Washburne School's academic performance is truly impressive. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate was 71%, significantly higher than the state average of 41.2%. Similarly, the school's Mathematics proficiency rate was 72.2%, compared to the state's 28.4%. The school also excels in Science, with a proficiency rate of 91.1% on the Illinois Science Assessment, far surpassing the state average of 53.2%. Additionally, Carleton W Washburne School demonstrates strong performance across various student subgroups, including Special Education and Disabled students, ranking in the top 25% and top 33% of Illinois middle schools, respectively, in both ELA and Mathematics.

Compared to nearby schools in the Winnetka, Northbrook, Glenview, and Evanston areas, Carleton W Washburne School stands out as an exceptional educational institution. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates were significantly higher than the district and state averages, as well as the rates of nearby schools like The Skokie School, Northbrook Junior High School, and Haven Middle School. Carleton W Washburne School's consistent high performance and commitment to equity and inclusion make it a standout choice for families in the area.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 515 Hibbard Rd
       Winnetka, IL  60093-1617

(847) 446-5892

District: Winnetka School District 36

SchoolDigger Rank:
62nd of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,957 Help


Students who attend Carleton W Washburne School usually attend:

High:    New Trier Township H S Winnetka

Feeder schools for Carleton W Washburne School:

Elementary:    Crow Island Elementary School
    Greeley Elementary School
    Hubbard Woods Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  381

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.4%
Two or more races:
5.5%
Asian:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.8% Help


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Compare Details Carleton W Washburne School ranks better than 95.5% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.39. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carleton W Washburne School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carleton W Washburne School 62nd of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Carleton W Washburne School in the ranking list.)

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Winnetka School District 36:

SchoolDigger ranks Winnetka School District 36 18th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carleton W Washburne School

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Rank History for all students at Carleton W Washburne School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 95.93 11th 1185 99.1%
2004 95.12 11th 1204 99.1%
2005 93.30 13th 1209 98.9%
2006 91.71 15th 1272 98.8%
2007 90.92 15th 1287 98.8%
2008 90.67 15th 1293 98.8%
2009 88.88 29th 1318 97.8%
2010 88.91 31st 1327 97.7%
2011 89.40 28th 1344 97.9%
2012 88.78 40th 1365 97.1%
2013 94.71 29th 1367 97.9%
2014 95.98 15th 1322 98.9%
2015 97.81 36th 1302 97.2%
2016 94.61 43rd 1294 96.7%
2017 96.99 32nd 1293 97.5%
2018 93.59 60th 1293 95.4%
2019 95.68 39th 1356 97.1%
2021 97.55 32nd 1241 97.4%
2022 96.32 38th 1369 97.2%
2023 97.19 31st 1367 97.7%
2024 94.39 62nd 1363 95.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Carleton W Washburne School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.28 18th 164 89.0%
2022 91.14 11th 195 94.4%
2023 80.31 34th 194 82.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carleton W Washburne School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.91 8th 602 98.7%
2019 99.24 9th 792 98.9%
2021 93.13 21st 548 96.2%
2022 99.45 8th 781 99.0%
2023 99.60 6th 805 99.3%
2024 96.84 25th 802 96.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Carleton W Washburne School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.03 84th 1226 93.1%
2019 94.03 43rd 1276 96.6%
2021 96.18 29th 1017 97.1%
2022 96.14 34th 1286 97.4%
2023 96.00 30th 1275 97.6%
2024 93.59 59th 1251 95.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Carleton W Washburne School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.68 2nd 674 99.7%
2024 89.95 33rd 639 94.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Carleton W Washburne School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.80 43rd 1223 96.5%
2019 96.02 35th 1296 97.3%
2021 97.37 25th 1048 97.6%
2022 95.77 39th 1286 97.0%
2023 97.30 27th 1292 97.9%
2024 93.97 63rd 1264 95.0%
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Rank History for White students at Carleton W Washburne School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.80 80th 889 91.0%
2019 89.76 45th 905 95.0%
2021 94.55 21st 813 97.4%
2022 90.55 48th 898 94.7%
2023 93.00 29th 895 96.8%
2024 87.92 71st 875 91.9%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Carleton W Washburne School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 405 2 10 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 418
1989 374 2 20 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 398
1990 392 1 24 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 419
1991 405 0 28 3 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1992 452 2 24 2 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1993 489 2 20 2 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1994 475 3 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1995 510 1 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1996 510 1 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1997 521 2 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1998 569 2 21 4 1 n/a n/a 0 597
1999 388 0 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 399
2000 387 1 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2001 419 0 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2002 436 2 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2003 436 2 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2004 449 1 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2005 439 0 19 4 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2006 447 2 9 2 0 n/a n/a 4 464
2007 451 1 19 2 0 n/a n/a 4 477
2008 442 2 21 3 0 n/a n/a 5 473
2009 434 1 14 3 1 n/a n/a 2 455
2010 464 0 20 4 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2011 446 0 20 7 0 0 6 0 479
2012 436 1 7 9 1 0 7 0 461
2013 429 2 7 9 1 0 7 0 455
2014 385 1 14 11 0 0 11 0 422
2015 403 1 17 7 0 0 12 0 440
2016 401 0 11 10 1 0 14 0 437
2017 401 1 10 16 1 1 18 0 448
2018 374 1 9 12 1 1 16 0 414
2019 354 1 10 12 1 0 16 0 394
2020 328 0 13 15 0 0 25 0 381
2021 320 0 14 11 1 0 24 0 370
2022 331 0 13 11 1 0 21 0 377
2023 329 1 16 14 0 0 21 0 381

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carleton W Washburne School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 418 42.8 9.7 n/a
1989 398 40.4 9.8 n/a
1990 419 40.3 10.3 n/a
1991 436 43.2 10.0 n/a
1992 480 42.7 11.2 n/a
1993 513 43.5 11.8 n/a
1994 494 44.5 11.1 n/a
1995 528 44.4 11.9 n/a
1996 528 44.4 11.9 n/a
1997 541 45.5 11.9 n/a
1998 597 48.7 12.3 n/a
1999 399 39.5 10.1 n/a
2000 398 39.8 10.0 n/a
2001 432 40.0 10.8 n/a
2002 456 45.3 10.1 0
2003 456 45.3 10.1 0
2004 470 40.8 11.5 0
2005 462 43.2 10.7 0
2006 464 45.5 10.2 0
2007 477 49.0 9.7 0
2008 473 41.0 11.5 0
2009 455 44.0 10.3 0
2010 489 44.8 10.9 0
2011 479 44.6 10.7 0
2012 461 45.1 10.2 0
2013 455 53.4 8.5 n/a
2014 422 47.5 8.8 n/a
2015 440 42.0 10.4 0.7
2016 437 39.0 11.2 0.7
2017 448 41.9 10.6 0.7
2018 414 40.2 10.2 0.7
2019 394 39.6 9.9 0.8
2020 381 38.7 9.8 0.8
2021 370 n/a n/a n/a
2022 377 44.0 8.5 0.8
2023 381 40.6 9.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carleton W Washburne School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 418 42.8 9.7 n/a
1989 398 40.4 9.8 n/a
1990 419 40.3 10.3 n/a
1991 436 43.2 10.0 n/a
1992 480 42.7 11.2 n/a
1993 513 43.5 11.8 n/a
1994 494 44.5 11.1 n/a
1995 528 44.4 11.9 n/a
1996 528 44.4 11.9 n/a
1997 541 45.5 11.9 n/a
1998 597 48.7 12.3 n/a
1999 399 39.5 10.1 n/a
2000 398 39.8 10.0 n/a
2001 432 40.0 10.8 n/a
2002 456 45.3 10.1 0
2003 456 45.3 10.1 0
2004 470 40.8 11.5 0
2005 462 43.2 10.7 0
2006 464 45.5 10.2 0
2007 477 49.0 9.7 0
2008 473 41.0 11.5 0
2009 455 44.0 10.3 0
2010 489 44.8 10.9 0
2011 479 44.6 10.7 0
2012 461 45.1 10.2 0
2013 455 53.4 8.5 n/a
2014 422 47.5 8.8 n/a
2015 440 42.0 10.4 0.7
2016 437 39.0 11.2 0.7
2017 448 41.9 10.6 0.7
2018 414 40.2 10.2 0.7
2019 394 39.6 9.9 0.8
2020 381 38.7 9.8 0.8
2021 370 n/a n/a n/a
2022 377 44.0 8.5 0.8
2023 381 40.6 9.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
2015100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.3%100.0%100.0%
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.3%99.6%
201799.6%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.6%99.1%99.6%50.0%
201899.3%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.3%99.0%99.3%99.3%
201998.5%98.3%98.3%98.3%97.7%98.3%98.5%98.0%
202199.2%98.1%98.1%98.1%99.2%96.2%99.2%99.2%
202299.5%99.2%98.9%99.2%98.7%99.2%99.2%98.9%
202399.2%99.5%99.2%99.5%99.2%99.2%99.5%98.9%
202499.5%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.5%98.6%98.6%98.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Carleton W Washburne School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $383 (1.6%) $24,280 (98.4%) $24,663
2020 $436 (1.8%) $24,009 (98.2%) $24,445
2021 $196 (0.7%) $27,292 (99.3%) $27,488
2022 $196 (0.7%) $27,292 (99.3%) $27,488
2023 $218 (0.7%) $29,218 (99.3%) $29,436
2024 $218 (0.7%) $29,739 (99.3%) $29,957

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carleton W Washburne School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 39th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 31st of 1367 Middle schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Carleton W Washburne School)83.378
 5.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Winnetka School District 36)83.378
 5.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Carleton W Washburne School)83.978.4
 5.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Winnetka School District 36)83.978.4
 5.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Carleton W Washburne School)7777.2
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Winnetka School District 36)7777.2
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Carleton W Washburne School)73.270.6
 2.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Winnetka School District 36)73.270.6
 2.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Carleton W Washburne School)71.179.7
 8.6%
   8th Grade Science (Winnetka School District 36)71.179.7
 8.6%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students394381
 3.3%
African American11
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1016
 60%
Hispanic1214
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White354329
 7.1%
Two or More Races1621
 31.3%

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Yes! Carleton W Washburne School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 62nd of 1363 Illinois middle schools.

Students who attend Carleton W Washburne School usually go on to attend New Trier Township H S Winnetka

Students at Carleton W Washburne School are 86% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 381 students attended Carleton W Washburne School.


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