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Washington Junior High School

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Washington Junior High School ranks 268 th of 480 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

268^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 480 Indiana Middle Schools

Better than 44% of Indiana middle schools

Summary

Washington Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Washington, Indiana, with 401 students. The school is part of the Washington Community Schools district, which is ranked 237 out of 380 districts in Indiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $8,230 in 2020-2021 to $13,824 in 2023-2024, this increased investment has not yet translated into improved academic performance. Washington Junior High School's test scores on the ILEARN assessments are generally below the state averages, especially in math, with only 29.46% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 35.9% for 7th grade and 34.5% for 8th grade. Additionally, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.8% to 29.4% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to other nearby middle schools, such as George Rogers Clark School and Washington Upper Elementary, Washington Junior High School generally performs worse on test scores and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests the school may be facing unique challenges that the surrounding schools are not experiencing. Over the past several years, the school's statewide ranking has also declined, from 234 out of 483 Indiana middle schools in 2020-2021 to 268 out of 480 in 2024-2025, indicating it is not keeping pace with improvements in other middle schools across the state.

357

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,824

Per pupil spending ?

47.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

210 NE 6th St
Washington, IN 47501

(812) 254-2682

District: Washington Community Schools

Students who attend Washington Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Washington High School

Feeder schools for Washington Junior High School:

Elementary:	Veale Elementary School
	Washington Intermediate
	Washington Primary

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.2%

Hispanic:

22.4%

African American:

8.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 33rd percentile in 2015 → 44th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (24% vs 17% Indiana)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

District avg25%

268^th of 480

Indiana public middle schools ?

Bottom 44%▲ up 11 pts since 2015

From bottom 33% (2015) to bottom 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

237^th of 380Washington Community Schools among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	45.2	268 of 480	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.5	307 of 491	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.0	257 of 489	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.6	262 of 490	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.0	234 of 483	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	30.0	351 of 470	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	38.6	331 of 473	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	39.9	326 of 472	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	42.4	333 of 494	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	42.1	325 of 485	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	38.5	356 of 470	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	48.4	271 of 444	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	48.7	274 of 447	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	52.3	263 of 451	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.4	242 of 428	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	29.1	345 of 423	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	45.9	262 of 392	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	40.1	291 of 382	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	35.5	301 of 375	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	42.4	262 of 370	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts32%

Math29%

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Schools Near Washington Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)					ILEARN Math (2025)					ILEARN Science (2025)		ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington Junior High School	Public	7-8	210 NE 6th St	Washington	47501	Daviess County	Washington Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 254-2682	357	31	11.5	47.6%	240 (67.2%)	30 (8.4%)	80 (22.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	45.2	268^th of 480 public middle schools	44.2%		38.5	307^th of 491 public middle schools	37.5%	39			30.9	33.3	32.1			29.0	29.9	29.5				$13,824	$2,602	$11,221
Washington Upper Elementary	Public	5-6	600 NE 6th St	Washington	47501	Daviess County	Washington Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 254-8363	350	22	16.1	56.9%	227 (64.9%)	30 (8.6%)	80 (22.9%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)								(n/a)	25.4	19.4			22.4	20.1	20.7			20.4	20.7	20.7	25.4	$12,181	$730	$11,451
Loogootee Middle School	Public	5-8	201 Brooks Ave	Loogootee	47553	Martin County	Loogootee Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 295-2409	223	18	12.1	37.2%	209 (93.7%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	75.3	106^th of 480 public middle schools	77.9%		73.1	121^st of 491 public middle schools	75.4%	15	46.5	58.6	46.6	43.5	49.8	74.4	47.1	30.5	34.8	45.4	64.3	64.3	62.8	$9,905	$373	$9,532
Pike Central Middle School	Public	6-8	1814 E Sr 56	Petersburg	47567	Pike County	Pike County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 354-8478	383	30	12.9	53.5%	364 (95.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	48.6	248^th of 480 public middle schools	48.3%		45	273^rd of 491 public middle schools	44.4%	25		34.1	36.8	33.0	34.6		27.4	40.4	24.1	30.5	39.3	39.3		$12,265	$294	$11,971
George Rogers Clark School	Public	6-8	1926 S Richard Bauer Drive	Vincennes	47591	Knox County	Vincennes Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 882-5172	626	42	14.8	48.1%	545 (87.1%)	20 (3.2%)	27 (4.3%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.6%)	42	287^th of 480 public middle schools	40.2%		38.5	309^th of 491 public middle schools	37.1%	22		36.1	23.0	33.8	31.2		34.2	24.6	20.6	26.5	41.1	41.1		$10,762	$255	$10,507

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Junior High School

What is the racial makeup of Washington Junior High School?

Students at Washington Junior High School are 67% White, 22% Hispanic, 8% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Washington Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Washington Junior High School usually go on to attend Washington High School

How many students attend Washington Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 357 students attended Washington Junior High School.

Is Washington Junior High School a good school?

Washington Junior High School ranks 268^th of 480 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Washington Junior High School in?

Washington Community Schools

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