East Washington Middle School

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East Washington Middle School ranks 174 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Washington Middle School is a public middle school located in Pekin, Indiana, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 415. The school is part of the East Washington School Corporation, which is ranked 155 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While East Washington Middle School faces some challenges, such as lower test scores and a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the school has shown signs of improvement in recent years. For example, the school has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 39.0% in 2020-2021 to 16.2% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's test scores have improved, with the percentage of students proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts for all grades increasing from 36.92% in 2022-2023 to 35.89% in 2023-2024. However, when compared to nearby middle schools, such as Charlestown Middle School, East Washington Middle School generally performs below average in terms of test scores and state rankings.

One interesting finding is the racial homogeneity of East Washington Middle School, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.73%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. This may indicate a need to address issues of equity and inclusion within the school community. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased from $8,416 in 2019-2020 to $10,343 in 2021-2022, which could be a factor in the school's recent improvements in test scores and chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public 5-8

1100 N Eastern School RD E-5
Pekin, IN 47165

(812) 967-5000

District: East Washington School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
174^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,343

Students who attend East Washington Middle School usually attend:

High:

Eastern High School

Feeder schools for East Washington Middle School:

Elementary:

East Washington Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 434

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.5%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Hispanic:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Washington Middle School ranks better than 64.1% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.33. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.5%), two or more races (3%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Washington Middle School is 17.7. (See more...)

Compare East Washington Middle School employs 24.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Washington Middle School is $10,343.

Schooldigger Rankings:

East Washington Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks East Washington Middle School 174^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See East Washington Middle School in the ranking list.)

East Washington School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks East Washington School Corp 148^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Washington Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	44.31	141^st	222	36.5%
2005	30.47	310^th	370	16.2%
2006	33.94	306^th	375	18.4%
2007	35.72	309^th	382	19.1%
2008	37.74	299^th	392	23.7%
2009	45.75	280^th	423	33.8%
2010	48.72	262^nd	428	38.8%
2011	56.83	232^nd	451	48.6%
2012	63.37	166^th	447	62.9%
2013	57.29	212^th	444	52.3%
2014	60.22	218^th	470	53.6%
2015	65.06	164^th	485	66.2%
2016	62.64	192^nd	494	61.1%
2017	65.11	163^rd	472	65.5%
2018	54.03	248^th	473	47.6%
2019	44.00	280^th	470	40.4%
2021	35.72	317^th	483	34.4%
2022	52.36	239^th	490	51.2%
2023	51.66	233^rd	489	52.4%
2024	62.33	174^th	485	64.1%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Washington Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	373	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
1994	363	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
1995	352	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	354
1996	352	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	354
1997	369	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	370
1998	374	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
1999	404	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
2000	404	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
2001	395	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
2002	423	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
2003	423	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
2004	449	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
2005	611	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	616
2006	578	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	582
2007	523	0	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	7	539
2008	522	2	2	5	3	n/a	n/a	4	538
2009	538	1	2	5	3	n/a	n/a	5	554
2010	520	1	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	3	532
2011	493	1	3	9	2	0	9	0	517
2012	470	4	2	7	0	0	7	0	490
2013	452	5	3	11	0	1	5	0	477
2014	462	5	3	10	1	1	5	0	487
2015	467	3	2	11	1	1	8	0	493
2016	421	1	0	10	2	1	10	0	445
2017	408	2	0	12	1	0	11	0	434
2018	422	4	0	15	1	0	13	0	455
2019	416	5	1	15	1	0	13	0	451
2020	429	4	1	14	1	1	11	0	461
2021	424	5	1	12	1	1	12	0	456
2022	398	5	1	15	1	1	12	0	433
2023	389	3	0	10	1	1	11	0	415
2024	410	3	0	8	0	0	13	0	434

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 East Washington Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	373	17.1	21.8	24.1
1994	363	16.7	21.7	25.9
1995	354	18.2	19.5	28.3
1996	354	18.2	19.5	28.3
1997	370	19.4	19.1	25.9
1998	374	18.5	20.2	34.2
1999	404	20.5	19.7	44.1
2000	404	21.3	19.0	37.4
2001	395	21.7	18.2	35.9
2002	426	20.3	21.0	37.1
2003	426	20.3	21.0	37.1
2004	453	20.4	22.2	41.7
2005	616	26.4	23.3	37.8
2006	582	27.7	21.0	40.7
2007	539	n/a	n/a	39.8
2008	538	28.4	18.9	42.1
2009	554	24.5	22.6	47.2
2010	532	28.1	18.9	50.9
2011	517	27.5	18.7	56.3
2012	490	n/a	n/a	49
2013	477	36.5	13.0	46.8
2014	487	30.5	15.9	47.6
2015	493	26.0	18.9	50.9
2016	445	26.0	17.1	48.3
2017	434	26.5	16.3	47.2
2018	455	31.5	14.4	51.2
2019	451	29.6	15.2	50.3
2020	461	28.0	16.4	51.2
2021	456	30.0	15.2	46.5
2022	433	35.0	12.3	43
2023	415	28.0	14.8	52.3
2024	434	24.5	17.7	38.7

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 East Washington Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	373	17.1	21.8	24.1
1994	363	16.7	21.7	25.9
1995	354	18.2	19.5	28.3
1996	354	18.2	19.5	28.3
1997	370	19.4	19.1	25.9
1998	374	18.5	20.2	34.2
1999	404	20.5	19.7	44.1
2000	404	21.3	19.0	37.4
2001	395	21.7	18.2	35.9
2002	426	20.3	21.0	37.1
2003	426	20.3	21.0	37.1
2004	453	20.4	22.2	41.7
2005	616	26.4	23.3	37.8
2006	582	27.7	21.0	40.7
2007	539	n/a	n/a	39.8
2008	538	28.4	18.9	42.1
2009	554	24.5	22.6	47.2
2010	532	28.1	18.9	50.9
2011	517	27.5	18.7	56.3
2012	490	n/a	n/a	49
2013	477	36.5	13.0	46.8
2014	487	30.5	15.9	47.6
2015	493	26.0	18.9	50.9
2016	445	26.0	17.1	48.3
2017	434	26.5	16.3	47.2
2018	455	31.5	14.4	51.2
2019	451	29.6	15.2	50.3
2020	461	28.0	16.4	51.2
2021	456	30.0	15.2	46.5
2022	433	35.0	12.3	43
2023	415	28.0	14.8	52.3
2024	434	24.5	17.7	38.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Washington Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$272 (2.9%)	$9,176 (97.1%)	$9,448
2020	$294 (3.5%)	$8,122 (96.5%)	$8,416
2021	$500 (5.8%)	$8,096 (94.2%)	$8,596
2022	$939 (9.1%)	$9,404 (90.9%)	$10,343

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Washington Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 280^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 233^rd of 489 Middle schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Washington Middle School)	45.9	45.8	0.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Washington School Corp)	45.9	45.8	0.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (East Washington Middle School)	47.7	44.8	2.9%
5th Grade Math (East Washington School Corp)	47.7	44.8	2.9%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (East Washington Middle School)	55.9	41.7	14.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (East Washington School Corp)	55.9	41.7	14.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Washington Middle School)	43.4	33.6	9.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Washington School Corp)	43.4	33.6	9.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (East Washington Middle School)	45.1	37	8.1%
6th Grade Math (East Washington School Corp)	45.1	37	8.1%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (East Washington Middle School)	48.2	28.6	19.6%
6th Grade Science (East Washington School Corp)	48.2	28.6	19.6%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (East Washington Middle School)	45.6	43.2	2.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (East Washington School Corp)	45.6	43.2	2.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (East Washington Middle School)	29.1	41.4	12.3%
7th Grade Math (East Washington School Corp)	29.1	41.4	12.3%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (East Washington Middle School)	46.9	22.9	24%
8th Grade English Language Arts (East Washington School Corp)	46.9	22.9	24%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (East Washington Middle School)	17.7	24.1	6.4%
8th Grade Math (East Washington School Corp)	17.7	24.1	6.4%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	451	415	8%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	15	10	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	416	389	6.5%
Two or More Races	13	11	15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.3%	52.3%	2%

Schools Near East Washington Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Washington Middle School	Public	5-8	1100 N Eastern School RD E-5	Pekin	47165	Washington County	East Washington School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 967-5000	434	25	17.7	38.7%	410 (94.5%)	3 (0.7%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	62.3	174^th of 485 public middle schools	64.1%		51.7	233^rd of 489 public middle schools	52.4%	59	28.1	33.7	36.1	44.1	35.9	27.1	45.7	32.8	42.3	36.8	22.9	$10,343	$939	$9,404
Salem Middle School	Public	6-8	1001 N Harrison St	Salem	47167	Washington County	Salem Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 883-3808	376	29	12.9	52.9%	340 (90.4%)	4 (1.1%)	15 (4.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.2%)	38.7	304^th of 485 public middle schools	37.3%		39.4	302^nd of 489 public middle schools	38.2%	2		33.9	25.0	37.8	32.8		35.8	18.5	13.5	22.3		$10,715	$1,329	$9,386
Highland Hills Middle School	Public	5-8	3492 Edwardsville Galena Rd	Georgetown	47122	Floyd County	New Albany-Floyd County Con School	No	No	No	No	(812) 542-8501	1,663	88	18.9	20.1%	1,517 (91.2%)	16 (1.0%)	50 (3.0%)	17 (1.0%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	58 (3.5%)	89.7	40^th of 485 public middle schools	91.8%		88.9	44^th of 489 public middle schools	91.0%	4	59.2	55.7	58.1	54.7	56.9	63.0	59.3	57.2	51.1	57.5	56.9	$8,629	$374	$8,254
Silver Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	495 N Indiana Ave	Sellersburg	47172	Clark County	Silver Creek School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(812) 246-4421	754	42	18.1	36.6%	609 (80.8%)	9 (1.2%)	75 (9.9%)	10 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (6.2%)	68.6	143^rd of 485 public middle schools	70.5%		66.5	149^th of 489 public middle schools	69.5%	6		36.8	37.8	54.8	43.1		47.4	32.9	46.8	41.9		$9,746	$935	$8,811
North Harrison Middle School	Public	6-8	1180 Hwy 64 NW	Ramsey	47166	Harrison County	North Harrison Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 347-2421	453	31	14.6	49.2%	427 (94.3%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	73.4	118^th of 485 public middle schools	75.7%		81.5	73^rd of 489 public middle schools	85.1%	45		39.1	40.6	62.7	47.3		42.9	39.9	48.6	43.8		$9,550	$1,237	$8,313
Scottsburg Middle School	Public	6-8	425 S 3rd St	Scottsburg	47170	Scott County	Scott County School District 2	No	No	No	No	(812) 752-8926	576	37	15.5	59.0%	531 (92.2%)	4 (0.7%)	26 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.3%)	65.5	164^th of 485 public middle schools	66.2%		59.9	184^th of 489 public middle schools	62.4%	20		36.0	44.7	50.0	43.2		43.4	33.2	35.0	37.3		$11,385	$1,195	$10,190
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School	Public	5-8	910 Old Vincennes Rd	New Albany	47150	Floyd County	New Albany-Floyd County Con School	No	No	No	No	(812) 949-4283	898	60	14.9	52.3%	525 (58.5%)	144 (16.0%)	114 (12.7%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	106 (11.8%)	47.2	261^st of 485 public middle schools	46.2%		41.4	285^th of 489 public middle schools	41.7%	24	32.0	33.8	43.0	30.8	34.8	27.7	30.3	31.7	20.9	27.5	27.7	$10,140	$493	$9,647
Hazelwood Middle School	Public	5-8	1021 Hazelwood Ave	New Albany	47150	Floyd County	New Albany-Floyd County Con School	No	No	No	No	(812) 949-4280	810	65	12.4	57.7%	493 (60.9%)	151 (18.6%)	47 (5.8%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	112 (13.8%)	32.4	334^th of 485 public middle schools	31.1%		32.4	338^th of 489 public middle schools	30.9%	4	24.9	23.1	30.9	21.2	25.0	25.5	26.9	30.9	14.2	24.1	17.8	$9,695	$553	$9,141
Charlestown Middle School	Public	6-8	8804 High Jackson Rd	Charlestown	47111	Clark County	Greater Clark County Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 256-6363	616	36	17.3	45.3%	472 (76.6%)	13 (2.1%)	62 (10.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	64 (10.4%)	63.6	169^th of 485 public middle schools	65.2%		63.2	164^th of 489 public middle schools	66.5%	5		48.1	50.9	45.4	48.2		34.6	32.4	24.2	30.3		$9,773	$1,077	$8,696
Austin Middle School	Public	6-8	401 S Hwy 31	Austin	47102	Scott County	Scott County School District 1	No	No	No	No	(812) 794-8740	248	13	19.8	49.2%	228 (91.9%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.6%)	20.4	382^nd of 485 public middle schools	21.2%		27.5	357^th of 489 public middle schools	27.0%	25		21.7	24.4	28.4	24.9		10.8	12.8	8.0	10.4		$9,180	$1,572	$7,608

Frequently Asked Questions about East Washington Middle School

What high school do graduates of East Washington Middle School attend?

Students who attend East Washington Middle School usually go on to attend Eastern High School

What district is East Washington Middle School in?

East Washington School Corp

How many students attend East Washington Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 434 students attended East Washington Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of East Washington Middle School?

Students at East Washington Middle School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is East Washington Middle School a good school?

East Washington Middle School ranks 174^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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