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#1094 of 1,823 schools in IN

Washington Middle School

Middle School · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Evansville, IN

An Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1801 Washington Ave, Evansville, IN 47714

  • Math 12% vs IN 38% (2025)
  • Reading 19% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.2% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.2% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-27.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.4 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-14.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$13,576
Chronic Absenteeism22.1%

Students at Washington Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency12%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
38%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency19%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 16% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
19%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Washington Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,911/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Evansville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,614

Median home value

$124,800

Median rent

$951/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

58.5%

Poverty rate

18.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47714; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Benjamin Bosse High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–120.4 mi826Compare →
Mcgary Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.96–81.4 mi301Compare →
Riverview Adventist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–82.2 mi24Compare →
Academy for Innovative StudiesEnrollment path unverified4.2K–122.8 mi359Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#27 of 37
District spending per student
$13,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Washington Middle School is listed in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Washington Middle School

Washington Middle School is a public middle school in Evansville, IN, part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, serving approximately 362 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,094 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington Middle School

What grades does Washington Middle School serve?

Washington Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Washington Middle School?

Washington Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Washington Middle School rank in IN?

Washington Middle School ranks #1,094 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Washington Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Washington Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Washington Middle School a charter school?

No, Washington Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Washington Middle School a Title I school?

No, Washington Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Middle School?

67.4% of students at 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
362
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Vanderburgh County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.1%
Area population (ZIP 47714)
33,148
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
36.8
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 47714; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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