Below Average
#1421 of 1,823 schools in IN
East Washington Middle School
Middle School · East Washington School Corp · Pekin, IN
An East Washington School Corp middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1100 N Eastern School Rd E-5, Pekin, IN 47165
- Math 39% vs IN 39% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Washington Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Washington Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average270/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,071
Median home value
$161,800
Median rent
$835/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
87.6%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47165; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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East Washington School Corp
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Washington Middle School is listed in East Washington School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Washington Middle School
East Washington Middle School is a public middle school in Pekin, IN, part of East Washington School Corp, serving approximately 434 students in grades 5th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,421 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Washington Middle School
What grades does East Washington Middle School serve?
East Washington Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend East Washington Middle School?
East Washington Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Washington Middle School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Washington Middle School rank in IN?
East Washington Middle School ranks #1,421 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is East Washington Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Washington Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Washington Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Washington Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Washington Middle School a charter school?
No, East Washington Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Washington Middle School a Title I school?
No, East Washington Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Washington Middle School?
38.7% of students at East Washington Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (812) 967-5000
- Area population (ZIP 47165)
- 6,599
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47165; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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