Is Washington 4-5 Center - 20 a good school?

Washington 4-5 Center - 20 ranks in the bottom 13.9% of South Dakota elementary schools.

How many students attend Washington 4-5 Center - 20?

In the 2023-24 school year, 456 students attended Washington 4-5 Center - 20.

What is the racial makeup of Washington 4-5 Center - 20?

Students at Washington 4-5 Center - 20 are 36% Hispanic, 35% White, 22% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Washington 4-5 Center - 20

Summary:

Washington 4-5 Center - 20 is an elementary school located in Huron, South Dakota, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 429 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Huron School District 02-2 elementary schools over the past several years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington 4-5 Center - 20 consistently underperforms the state and district averages in academic assessments, particularly in Mathematics and Science. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and 5th grade Science are significantly below the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Interestingly, the nearby smaller schools within the Huron School District 02-2, such as Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 and Huron Colony Elementary - 13, appear to have better academic performance, lower chronic absenteeism, and lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students, despite their higher spending per student.

The school's performance is particularly low for its Hispanic and Special Education student subgroups, suggesting significant achievement gaps for these populations. Conversely, the school's Asian student subgroup has consistently ranked among the top 2 schools in the state, indicating that the school may be effectively serving this population. Addressing the challenges faced by Washington 4-5 Center - 20, such as improving attendance, supporting economically disadvantaged students, and targeting interventions for underperforming subgroups, may be crucial for improving the school's overall performance.

Detail:

Public 4-5

1451 McClellan Dr
Huron, SD 57350

(605) 353-7895

District: Huron School District 02-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
173^rd of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,191

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 456

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

36.2%

White:

34.6%

Asian:

21.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington 4-5 Center - 20 ranks worse than 86.1% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.95. (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 Washington 4-5 Center - 20 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Huron School District 02-2. Student population at Washington 4-5 Center - 20 is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (36.2%), White (34.6%), Asian (21.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Huron School District 02-2. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington 4-5 Center - 20 is 16.2. 4 elementary schools in the Huron School District 02-2 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Washington 4-5 Center - 20 employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington 4-5 Center - 20 is $11,191. 3 elementary schools in the Huron School District 02-2 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington 4-5 Center - 20:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington 4-5 Center - 20 173^rd of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Washington 4-5 Center - 20 in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Washington 4-5 Center - 20

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	30.92	158^th	206	23.3%
2021	21.38	166^th	202	17.8%
2022	29.91	149^th	202	26.2%
2023	27.29	164^th	204	19.6%
2024	18.95	173^rd	201	13.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Washington 4-5 Center - 20

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	53.95	4^th	11	63.6%
2019	51.46	5^th	11	54.5%
2021	62.12	3^rd	11	72.7%
2022	69.23	1^st	10	90.0%
2023	50.93	5^th	15	66.7%
2024	35.77	8^th	13	38.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington 4-5 Center - 20

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	33.71	48^th	62	22.6%
2022	30.12	45^th	61	26.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington 4-5 Center - 20

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	43.53	77^th	121	36.4%
2019	39.51	80^th	121	33.9%
2021	43.31	61^st	106	42.5%
2022	56.99	27^th	80	66.3%
2023	37.45	71^st	112	36.6%
2024	30.77	81^st	110	26.4%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Washington 4-5 Center - 20

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.15	1^st	1	0.0%
2024	18.22	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Washington 4-5 Center - 20

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	40.45	109^th	163	33.1%
2019	34.79	109^th	155	29.7%
2021	27.88	116^th	151	23.2%
2022	34.69	105^th	150	30.0%
2023	22.58	132^nd	154	14.3%
2024	18.44	143^rd	165	13.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Washington 4-5 Center - 20

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	33.78	125^th	170	26.5%
2019	32.83	118^th	160	26.3%
2021	19.48	133^rd	157	15.3%
2022	31.26	112^th	154	27.3%
2023	32.55	119^th	166	28.3%
2024	22.08	134^th	161	16.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Washington 4-5 Center - 20

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	27.73	3^rd	3	0.0%
2019	43.65	2^nd	3	33.3%
2021	76.87	1^st	2	50.0%
2022	58.15	2^nd	2	0.0%
2023	32.52	2^nd	2	0.0%
2024	29.73	2^nd	2	0.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington 4-5 Center - 20

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	41.05	10^th	18	44.4%
2019	30.77	14^th	21	33.3%
2021	29.04	16^th	18	11.1%
2022	57.06	6^th	18	66.7%
2023	19.02	18^th	21	14.3%
2024	22.86	18^th	22	18.2%

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Rank History for White students at Washington 4-5 Center - 20

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	50.20	101^st	186	45.7%
2019	46.43	112^th	191	41.4%
2021	23.98	150^th	185	18.9%
2022	40.45	123^rd	184	33.2%
2023	41.92	114^th	185	38.4%
2024	38.80	126^th	184	31.5%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department 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.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	168	8	83	76	9	0	8	352
2018	190	8	73	95	5	0	12	383
2019	197	5	77	109	6	1	10	405
2020	188	6	92	137	10	1	10	444
2021	180	7	109	139	14	2	13	464
2022	158	4	119	152	10	3	11	457
2023	148	1	115	141	9	2	13	429
2024	158	4	100	165	9	4	16	456

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

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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 4-5 Center - 20

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	352	20.0	17.5	64.8
2018	383	21.0	18.1	61.6
2019	405	25.4	15.9	58
2020	444	27.4	16.1	60.4
2021	464	29.9	15.4	62.5
2022	457	28.0	16.3	52.3
2023	429	28.0	15.3	64.3
2024	456	28.0	16.2	73.2

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 4-5 Center - 20

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	352	20.0	17.5	64.8
2018	383	21.0	18.1	61.6
2019	405	25.4	15.9	58
2020	444	27.4	16.1	60.4
2021	464	29.9	15.4	62.5
2022	457	28.0	16.3	52.3
2023	429	28.0	15.3	64.3
2024	456	28.0	16.2	73.2

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 4-5 Center - 20

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,222 (13.7%)	$7,714 (86.3%)	$8,935
2021	$1,519 (15.3%)	$8,409 (84.7%)	$9,928
2022	$1,282 (12.6%)	$8,861 (87.4%)	$10,143
2023	$1,145 (10.2%)	$10,046 (89.8%)	$11,191

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington 4-5 Center - 20

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 158^th of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 164^th of 204 Elementary schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington 4-5 Center - 20)	45.9	31.7	14.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Huron School District 02-2)	45.2	31.3	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington 4-5 Center - 20)	44.9	25.9	19.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Huron School District 02-2)	44.3	25.5	18.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington 4-5 Center - 20)	43.1	44.5	1.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Huron School District 02-2)	42.5	44.4	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington 4-5 Center - 20)	35.8	33.6	2.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Huron School District 02-2)	35.3	33.5	1.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	39.4	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Washington 4-5 Center - 20)	31.4	31.9	0.5%
5th Grade Science (Huron School District 02-2)	30.9	31.7	0.8%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington 4-5 Center - 20)	44.5	38.5	6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Huron School District 02-2)	45.4	41.5	3.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Washington 4-5 Center - 20)	40.4	30	10.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Huron School District 02-2)	37.7	30.6	7.1%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	405	429	5.9%
African American	5	1	80%
American Indian	6	9	50%
Asian	77	115	49.4%
Hispanic	109	141	29.4%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	197	148	24.9%
Two or More Races	10	13	30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58%	64.3%	6.3%

Schools Near Washington 4-5 Center - 20

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington 4-5 Center - 20	Public	4-5	1451 McClellan Dr	Huron	57350	Beadle County	Huron School District 02-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 353-7895	456	28	16.2	73.2%	158 (34.6%)	4 (0.9%)	165 (36.2%)	100 (21.9%)	9 (2.0%)	4 (0.9%)	16 (3.5%)	18.9	173^rd of 201 public elementary schools	13.9%		27.3	164^th of 204 public elementary schools	19.6%	9		36.0	34.7	35.4		29.2	27.9	28.6	24.7	$11,191	$1,145	$10,046
Madison 2-3 Center - 19	Public	2-3	1680 Idaho Ave SE	Huron	57350	Beadle County	Huron School District 02-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 353-7885	440	29	15.1	71.8%	162 (36.8%)	4 (0.9%)	156 (35.5%)	97 (22.0%)	7 (1.6%)	4 (0.9%)	10 (2.3%)								(n/a)	30.8				28.8					$11,009	$1,131	$9,878
McKinley Learning Center - 05	Public	PK	705 N Dakota Ave	Huron	57350	Beadle County	Huron School District 02-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(605) 353-6997	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18	Public	K-1	555 Mellette Ave SW	Huron	57350	Beadle County	Huron School District 02-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 353-7875	429	28	15.3	71.3%	146 (34.0%)	3 (0.7%)	184 (42.9%)	76 (17.7%)	7 (1.6%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.6%)								(n/a)										$11,427	$1,091	$10,335
Huron Colony Elementary - 13	Public	K-8	40068 399th Ave	Huron	57350	Beadle County	Huron School District 02-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 353-7800	17	1	17.0		17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$15,280	$413	$14,867
Riverside Colony Elementary - 15	Public	K-8	40361 200th St	Huron	57350	Beadle County	Huron School District 02-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 353-7800	16	1	16.0		16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$14,702	$413	$14,288
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	375 Ash St SE	Wolsey	57384	Beadle County	Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 883-4221	140	12	11.7	27.1%	128 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	33.5	146^th of 201 public elementary schools	27.4%		11.5	185^th of 204 public elementary schools	9.3%	39	28.6	31.0	50.0	35.7	52.4	48.3	35.0	45.7	35.0	$13,160	$1,494	$11,666
Iroquois Elementary - 04	Public	PK, KG-5	111 E Washita St	Iroquois	57353	Kingsbury County	Iroquois School District 02-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 546-2210	118	8	14.5	50.0%	100 (84.7%)	3 (2.5%)	13 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	9.1	188^th of 201 public elementary schools	6.5%		14.2	180^th of 204 public elementary schools	11.8%	8	35.7	28.6	30.0	31.3	21.4	14.3	10.0	14.6	15.0	$14,257	$1,370	$12,887

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