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Washington Upper Elementary

Summary:

Washington Upper Elementary is a public middle school serving grades 5-6 in Washington, Indiana, with an enrollment of 361 students. The school is part of the Washington Community Schools district, which is ranked 251 out of 364 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Upper Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (23.55% in 2022-2023) and a lower percentage of White students (67.59% in 2022-2023). The school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 0.0% in 2020-2021 to 37.6% in 2021-2022 and 17.5% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by ILEARN test scores, is significantly below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with only 28.12% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 40.2% for 5th grade and 40.8% for 6th grade.

Washington Upper Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.65% to 62.05% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state average and indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $6,912 in 2018-2019 to $9,428 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average but lower than the spending at the nearby Washington Junior High School. These factors suggest that the school faces significant challenges in supporting its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population, and addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach.


Detail:

Public 5-6

 600 NE 6th St
       Washington, IN  47501

(812) 254-8363

District: Washington Community Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,428 Help


Students who attend Washington Upper Elementary usually attend:

High:    Washington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  345

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.7%
Hispanic:
23.2%
African American:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.2% Help


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Compare Details Washington Upper Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.78. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.7%), Hispanic (23.2%), African American (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Upper Elementary is $9,428.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Washington Upper Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Washington Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Community Schools 230th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Upper Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.82 182nd 326 44.2%
2005 50.39 540th 959 43.7%
2006 38.01 683rd 961 28.9%
2007 53.31 534th 985 45.8%
2008 35.77 756th 996 24.1%
2009 62.86 395th 1003 60.6%
2010 63.57 405th 1009 59.9%
2011 58.00 504th 1025 50.8%
2012 62.16 416th 1015 59.0%
2013 68.45 330th 1035 68.1%
2014 61.71 450th 1036 56.6%
2015 49.08 604th 1040 41.9%
2016 59.43 487th 1046 53.4%
2017 49.07 606th 1033 41.3%
2018 59.10 459th 1027 55.3%
2019 62.16 397th 1031 61.5%
2021 63.19 370th 1016 63.6%
2023 35.78 675th 1016 33.6%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Washington Upper Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 328 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1989 341 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1990 369 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1991 389 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1992 406 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1993 415 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1994 386 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1995 406 4 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1996 406 4 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1997 379 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 385
1998 379 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1999 337 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2000 337 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2001 332 0 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2002 310 1 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2003 310 1 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2004 335 1 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2005 340 4 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2006 333 3 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2007 318 4 1 14 0 n/a n/a 7 344
2008 343 3 3 10 1 n/a n/a 8 368
2009 334 2 3 14 1 n/a n/a 16 370
2010 352 2 3 22 0 n/a n/a 18 397
2011 369 2 3 30 4 0 10 0 418
2012 352 1 3 37 5 0 13 0 411
2013 341 1 10 40 1 0 14 0 407
2014 360 3 8 37 1 0 16 0 425
2015 337 9 14 47 1 0 21 0 429
2016 316 6 10 49 2 0 15 0 398
2017 315 8 6 59 1 1 17 0 407
2018 325 11 5 58 1 1 15 0 416
2019 329 10 3 49 1 0 18 0 410
2020 305 13 1 51 1 0 10 0 381
2021 293 9 1 51 1 0 15 0 370
2022 311 7 1 47 2 0 15 0 383
2023 244 23 0 85 0 0 9 0 361
2024 237 20 3 80 1 0 4 0 345

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 Upper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 329 15.0 21.9 19.5
1989 343 15.0 22.8 13.7
1990 370 14.5 25.5 12.2
1991 390 17.0 22.9 13.6
1992 406 18.2 22.3 15.3
1993 415 17.5 23.7 16.4
1994 388 18.0 21.6 14.4
1995 414 18.0 23.0 14.5
1996 414 18.0 23.0 14.5
1997 385 18.0 21.4 13
1998 380 18.0 21.1 14.7
1999 341 18.0 18.9 15.5
2000 342 17.0 20.1 28.1
2001 342 17.0 20.1 31.3
2002 320 17.0 18.8 28.8
2003 320 17.0 18.8 28.8
2004 350 18.5 18.9 43.4
2005 357 18.4 19.4 42.3
2006 354 18.5 19.1 45.2
2007 344 n/a n/a 46
2008 368 21.7 17.0 42.5
2009 370 20.6 18.0 49.7
2010 397 21.2 18.7 49.1
2011 418 22.5 18.5 45.2
2012 411 24.0 17.1 46.7
2013 407 22.0 18.5 51.1
2014 425 19.0 22.3 50.1
2015 429 20.0 21.4 51.5
2016 398 20.0 19.9 49
2017 407 21.0 19.3 51.4
2018 416 21.0 19.8 55.3
2019 410 21.0 19.5 52.7
2020 381 23.0 16.5 51.2
2021 370 24.0 15.4 53.2
2022 383 24.1 15.8 50.7
2023 361 21.0 17.1 62
2024 345 n/a n/a 54.2

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 Upper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 329 15.0 21.9 19.5
1989 343 15.0 22.8 13.7
1990 370 14.5 25.5 12.2
1991 390 17.0 22.9 13.6
1992 406 18.2 22.3 15.3
1993 415 17.5 23.7 16.4
1994 388 18.0 21.6 14.4
1995 414 18.0 23.0 14.5
1996 414 18.0 23.0 14.5
1997 385 18.0 21.4 13
1998 380 18.0 21.1 14.7
1999 341 18.0 18.9 15.5
2000 342 17.0 20.1 28.1
2001 342 17.0 20.1 31.3
2002 320 17.0 18.8 28.8
2003 320 17.0 18.8 28.8
2004 350 18.5 18.9 43.4
2005 357 18.4 19.4 42.3
2006 354 18.5 19.1 45.2
2007 344 n/a n/a 46
2008 368 21.7 17.0 42.5
2009 370 20.6 18.0 49.7
2010 397 21.2 18.7 49.1
2011 418 22.5 18.5 45.2
2012 411 24.0 17.1 46.7
2013 407 22.0 18.5 51.1
2014 425 19.0 22.3 50.1
2015 429 20.0 21.4 51.5
2016 398 20.0 19.9 49
2017 407 21.0 19.3 51.4
2018 416 21.0 19.8 55.3
2019 410 21.0 19.5 52.7
2020 381 23.0 16.5 51.2
2021 370 24.0 15.4 53.2
2022 383 24.1 15.8 50.7
2023 361 21.0 17.1 62
2024 345 n/a n/a 54.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Upper Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $111 (1.6%) $6,801 (98.4%) $6,912
2020 $102 (1.1%) $8,824 (98.9%) $8,925
2021 $347 (4.2%) $7,866 (95.8%) $8,213
2022 $1,139 (12.1%) $8,289 (87.9%) $9,428

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Upper Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 397th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 675th of 1016 Elementary schools
 27.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Upper Elementary)5242.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Community Schools)3930.1
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.340.7
 5.6%
3rd Grade Math (Washington Upper Elementary)6652.6
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington Community Schools)56.744.2
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.751.9
 6.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Upper Elementary)58.656.9
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Community Schools)40.836.5
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.841.1
 4.7%
4th Grade Math (Washington Upper Elementary)72.452.9
 19.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington Community Schools)52.744.9
 7.8%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5447.5
 6.5%
4th Grade Science (Washington Upper Elementary)48.331.4
 16.9%
   4th Grade Science (Washington Community Schools)36.329.3
 7%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.338.4
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Upper Elementary)56.927.5
 29.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Community Schools)38.327.5
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Washington Upper Elementary)4022.8
 17.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington Community Schools)31.122.8
 8.4%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Washington Upper Elementary)58.532.3
 26.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Washington Community Schools)36.932.3
 4.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Upper Elementary)49.228.7
 20.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Community Schools)43.328.7
 14.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Washington Upper Elementary)35.629.2
 6.4%
   6th Grade Math (Washington Community Schools)37.529.2
 8.3%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Washington Upper Elementary)3928.1
 10.9%
   6th Grade Science (Washington Community Schools)3728.1
 8.9%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students410361
 12%
African American1023
 130%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic4985
 73.5%
Pacific Islander00
White329244
 25.8%
Two or More Races189
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.7%62%
 9.4%

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Students at Washington Upper Elementary are 69% White, 23% Hispanic, 6% African American, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 345 students attended Washington Upper Elementary.

Students who attend Washington Upper Elementary usually go on to attend Washington High School


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