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Washington Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,621 students in Washington Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
九游体育s in Washington Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,621 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Washington Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#308 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
63%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.47
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
367 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
13%
# Black Students
19 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,151 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
71%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
63 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
129
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
140
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
99
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
125
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
100
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
117
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
112
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
120
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
100
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
113
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
116
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
106
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,819 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,566 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,819
$16,468
Spending / Student
$15,566
$16,042
Best Washington Comm School District 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 S. Ave. B
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-2143
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-2143
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
313 S. 4th Ave.
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-5414
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-5414
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Upper Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
606 S 4th Ave
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3691
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3691
Grades: 3-5
| 344 students
Rank: n/an/a
821 N 4th Ave
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3244
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3244
Grades: PK-2
| 493 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington Comm School District?
Washington Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,621 students.
What is the rank of Washington Comm School District?
Washington Comm School District is ranked #307 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Comm School District?
71% of Washington Comm School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington Comm School District?
Washington Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Washington Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,566 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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