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6.5 avg / 10

Central Sd 51 School District

School District · Washington, Illinois

Students: 1,276
Teachers (FTE): 78

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,560

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.4:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#265 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,560

$5,130 vs Illinois median

District size

1,276 students

Typical than Illinois median

About Central Sd 51

Central Sd 51 is a Washington, Illinois school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,276 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. The district invests $11,560 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Central Sd 51 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Central Intermediate Sch, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.

In standardized testing, Central Sd 51 students show an average math proficiency of 61.3% and ELA proficiency of 62.7%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Central Sd 51, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 61.3%
School
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ELA Proficiency 62.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Central Sd 51 with test data.

Schools in Central Sd 51

2 schools

District Details

State
Illinois
City
Washington
Total Enrollment
1,276
Teachers (FTE)
78
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central Sd 51?

Central Sd 51 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Central Sd 51?

The average composite rating for Central Sd 51 is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Central Sd 51?

Central Sd 51 spends $11,560 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Central Sd 51?

The average student-teacher ratio in Central Sd 51 is 16.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Central Sd 51?

Central Intermediate Sch is the highest-rated school in Central Sd 51 with a composite score of 6.5/10.

What are the test scores in Central Sd 51?

Across schools in Central Sd 51 with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
61.3%
ELA Proficiency
62.7%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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