Summary:
The South Bend School District in Washington is a small, rural district with four schools serving about 1,100 students from kindergarten through 12th grade, ranking in the middle of the state's districts overall.
The district includes one traditional elementary school, Mike Morris Elementary, and one combined junior-senior high school, South Bend High School, which has shown steady improvement and has the district's highest graduation rate. The district also operates two online alternative schools: the larger Washington Digital Academy and the smaller Astravo Online Academy.
Parents should note significant differences between schools. While South Bend High School is improving, Washington Digital Academy reports very low graduation and high dropout rates. At Mike Morris Elementary, student performance varies widely by grade and subject, with some grades performing near state averages and others struggling significantly. Most students in the traditional schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need community.
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