Washington Intrmd School

Summary:

Washington Intrmd School is an elementary school located in New Castle, Pennsylvania, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 714 students. The school is part of the New Castle Area School District, which is ranked 515 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Washington Intrmd School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a ranking between 1107 and 1418 out of around 1500 schools.

Washington Intrmd School's academic performance is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 28.8% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%. In PSSA English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rate was 29.7%, compared to the state average of 53%. The school's performance in PSSA Science was slightly better, with 63.2% of students proficient or better, but still below the state average of 65.8%. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and multi-racial students performing relatively better, but Hispanic and white students performing very poorly.

When compared to nearby schools, Washington Intrmd School performs significantly worse academically. For example, Laurel Elementary School, which is only about 4.5 miles away, has much higher proficiency rates in Math (72.8% vs. 28.8%), Science (91.2% vs. 63.2%), and English Language Arts (73.6% vs. 29.7%). This suggests that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to the school's poor performance. Despite the higher per-student spending, Washington Intrmd School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 14.6, which is higher than some of the higher-performing nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 101 East Euclid Avenue
       New Castle, PA  16105


(724) 656-4729

District: New Castle Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1208th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,683 Help


Students who attend Washington Intrmd School usually attend:

Middle:    New Castle Junior High School
High:    New Castle Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  714

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.9%
Two or more races:
22.7%
African American:
15.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Intrmd School ranks worse than 79.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Washington Intrmd School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.9%), two or more races (22.7%), African American (15.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Intrmd School is 14.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Intrmd School is $18,683.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Intrmd School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Intrmd School 1208th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Washington Intrmd School in the ranking list.)

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New Castle Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Castle Area School District 515th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Intrmd School

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Rank History for all students at Washington Intrmd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 25.68 1037th 1302 20.4%
2004 12.83 1143rd 1308 12.6%
2006 43.89 1077th 1545 30.3%
2007 43.30 1084th 1555 30.3%
2008 38.66 1160th 1551 25.2%
2009 49.28 995th 1549 35.8%
2010 35.04 1239th 1579 21.5%
2011 43.64 1150th 1597 28.0%
2012 34.06 1253rd 1599 21.6%
2013 24.64 1247th 1519 17.9%
2014 26.58 1183rd 1467 19.4%
2015 29.80 1107th 1474 24.9%
2016 24.99 1219th 1554 21.6%
2017 29.83 1168th 1547 24.5%
2018 20.19 1247th 1530 18.5%
2019 16.53 1282nd 1544 17.0%
2021 5.84 1337th 1433 6.7%
2022 6.97 1418th 1534 7.6%
2023 10.98 1343rd 1534 12.5%
2024 20.70 1208th 1526 20.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Washington Intrmd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.82 108th 117 7.7%
2024 32.26 83rd 128 35.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Intrmd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.57 1213th 1414 14.2%
2024 31.18 1062nd 1432 25.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Intrmd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.19 1246th 1488 16.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Washington Intrmd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.02 852nd 1043 18.3%
2024 23.87 856th 1084 21.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Intrmd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.57 1137th 1495 23.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Washington Intrmd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.54 250th 437 42.8%
2024 58.66 143rd 437 67.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Intrmd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.02 410th 432 5.1%
2024 11.86 432nd 454 4.8%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Intrmd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.45 1212th 1236 1.9%
2024 8.42 1171st 1229 4.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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 Washington Intrmd School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 822 164 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 993
1990 849 166 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1019
1991 744 165 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 912
1992 807 148 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 958
1993 775 143 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 920
1994 783 143 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 927
1995 764 160 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 930
1996 764 160 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 930
1997 770 172 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 951
1998 774 166 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 947
1999 720 200 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 928
2000 714 211 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 933
2001 720 247 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 971
2002 732 286 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1026
2003 732 286 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1026
2004 686 305 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1001
2005 641 265 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 916
2006 606 256 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 869
2007 564 225 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 800
2008 546 202 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 761
2009 518 192 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 719
2010 509 194 4 7 0 n/a n/a 18 732
2011 483 195 0 11 0 0 23 0 712
2012 497 184 6 13 0 0 20 0 720
2013 467 185 5 17 0 0 8 0 682
2014 482 197 7 14 1 0 4 0 705
2015 663 279 3 21 0 0 13 0 979
2016 658 254 1 18 0 0 45 0 976
2017 623 248 1 23 2 0 80 0 977
2018 601 235 1 30 1 0 123 0 991
2019 568 214 2 45 3 0 148 0 980
2020 418 166 1 49 2 0 127 0 763
2021 397 128 0 50 2 2 152 0 731
2022 400 119 0 44 0 3 152 0 718
2023 385 109 0 55 0 3 162 0 714

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 Washington Intrmd School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 993 55.0 18.0 n/a
1990 1019 53.5 19.0 0
1991 912 48.0 19.0 n/a
1992 958 57.5 16.6 n/a
1993 920 51.0 18.0 n/a
1994 927 51.0 18.2 n/a
1995 930 53.0 17.5 n/a
1996 930 53.0 17.5 n/a
1997 951 53.0 17.9 n/a
1998 947 54.0 17.5 n/a
1999 928 54.0 17.2 n/a
2000 933 58.0 16.1 58.7
2001 971 57.0 17.0 57.1
2002 1026 58.0 17.7 54.5
2003 1026 58.0 17.7 54.5
2004 1001 58.2 17.2 53.2
2005 916 57.9 15.8 61
2006 869 60.1 14.5 63.3
2007 800 61.0 13.1 62.8
2008 761 60.1 12.7 59
2009 719 58.8 12.2 64.4
2010 732 57.4 12.7 68.5
2011 712 53.7 13.2 68.8
2012 720 52.2 13.7 72.4
2013 682 47.9 14.2 72
2014 705 47.7 14.7 74.3
2015 979 65.0 15.0 99.7
2016 976 65.0 15.0 100
2017 977 64.9 15.0 99.9
2018 991 66.9 14.8 100
2019 980 65.3 14.9 100
2020 763 48.6 15.6 100
2021 731 48.6 15.0 n/a
2022 718 49.6 14.4 99.6
2023 714 48.6 14.6 100

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 Washington Intrmd School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 993 55.0 18.0 n/a
1990 1019 53.5 19.0 0
1991 912 48.0 19.0 n/a
1992 958 57.5 16.6 n/a
1993 920 51.0 18.0 n/a
1994 927 51.0 18.2 n/a
1995 930 53.0 17.5 n/a
1996 930 53.0 17.5 n/a
1997 951 53.0 17.9 n/a
1998 947 54.0 17.5 n/a
1999 928 54.0 17.2 n/a
2000 933 58.0 16.1 58.7
2001 971 57.0 17.0 57.1
2002 1026 58.0 17.7 54.5
2003 1026 58.0 17.7 54.5
2004 1001 58.2 17.2 53.2
2005 916 57.9 15.8 61
2006 869 60.1 14.5 63.3
2007 800 61.0 13.1 62.8
2008 761 60.1 12.7 59
2009 719 58.8 12.2 64.4
2010 732 57.4 12.7 68.5
2011 712 53.7 13.2 68.8
2012 720 52.2 13.7 72.4
2013 682 47.9 14.2 72
2014 705 47.7 14.7 74.3
2015 979 65.0 15.0 99.7
2016 976 65.0 15.0 100
2017 977 64.9 15.0 99.9
2018 991 66.9 14.8 100
2019 980 65.3 14.9 100
2020 763 48.6 15.6 100
2021 731 48.6 15.0 n/a
2022 718 49.6 14.4 99.6
2023 714 48.6 14.6 100

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 Washington Intrmd School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,393 (9.6%) $13,082 (90.4%) $14,475
2020 $1,635 (10.1%) $14,532 (89.9%) $16,167
2021 $2,115 (11.8%) $15,786 (88.2%) $17,901
2022 $2,549 (13.6%) $16,134 (86.4%) $18,683

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Intrmd 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 1282nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1343rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Washington Intrmd School)22.324.1
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Intrmd School)33.327.4
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Washington Intrmd School)14.520
 5.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Washington Intrmd School)6043.8
 16.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Intrmd School)41.718.4
 23.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Washington Intrmd School)24.917.7
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Intrmd School)44.120.2
 23.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Washington Intrmd School)2020.6
 0.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Washington Intrmd School)6043.8
 16.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington Intrmd School)40.421.9
 18.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students980714
 27.1%
African American214109
 49.1%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic4555
 22.2%
Pacific Islander03
White568385
 32.2%
Two or More Races148162
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 714 students attended Washington Intrmd School.

Students at Washington Intrmd School are 54% White, 23% Two or more races, 15% African American, 8% Hispanic.

Students who attend Washington Intrmd School usually go on to attend:

Middle : New Castle Junior High School
High : New Castle Senior High School

Washington Intrmd School ranks in the bottom 20.8% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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