Washington Local School District
School District · Toledo, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,771
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,771
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#504 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,277
$380 vs Ohio median
District size
6,771 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Washington Local ranks #504 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Washington Local's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Shoreland Elementary School (6.4/10), Meadowvale Elementary School (6.4/10), and Mcgregor Elementary School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.3/10 despite 73% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Washington Local schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Washington Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shoreland Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Meadowvale Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Mcgregor Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Silver Creek Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Monac Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Whitmer High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Washington Junior High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Jefferson Junior High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Greenwood Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Hiawatha Elementary School | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Washington Local
Washington Local is a Toledo, Ohio school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 6,771 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.7:1. District-level spending was $14,277 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Washington Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mcgregor Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Washington Local students show an average math proficiency of 54.6% and ELA proficiency of 59.9%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Washington Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Washington Local with test data.
Schools in Washington Local
10 schoolsElementary Schools7
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Toledo
- Total Enrollment
- 6,771
- Teachers (FTE)
- 343
- District spending per student
- $14,277NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Washington Local?
Washington Local has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Washington Local?
The average composite rating for Washington Local is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Washington Local?
Washington Local's district-level spending was $14,277 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Washington Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Washington Local is 19.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Washington Local?
Mcgregor Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Washington Local with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Washington Local?
Across schools in Washington Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Washington Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Washington Local has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.9%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Washington Local with neighboring districts in the state.
- Columbus City Schools District (116)
- Cleveland Municipal (93)
- Cincinnati Public Schools (66)
- Toledo City (57)
- Akron City (48)
- South-Western City (34)
- Dayton City (28)
- Olentangy Local (28)
- Dublin City (24)
- Hilliard City (24)
- Westerville City (24)
- Lakota Local (22)
- Worthington City (19)
- Canton City (18)
- Springfield City School District (17)
- Lorain City (15)
- Pickerington Local (15)
- Youngstown City (15)
- Newark City (14)
- Kettering City School District (13)
- Mentor Exempted Village (13)
- Parma City (13)
- Sylvania Schools (13)
- Willoughby-Eastlake City (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio 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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