Washington Local, OH - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Washington Local

Washington Local is a public school district serving a medium-sized enrollment across all grades in the Toledo area of Lucas County, Ohio. The district has undergone major shifts in facilities and grade structure that matter for families considering school choice.

On academics, proficiency rates show a mixed picture. In grades three through eight, the district's math proficiency sits below the midpoint; about half of students tested at proficiency or above in English language arts. Science proficiency is the district's strongest area. Social studies proficiency is notably higher than the other core subjects. These results place Washington Local in the bottom quartile for overall proficiency among Lucas County's districts. One important context: only one year of data is available, so trend direction cannot yet be assessed. A parent weighing academic outcomes may want to look into whether recent proficiency patterns reflect broader district trajectory or represent a moment in time.

The student body is majority white, with meaningful Black and Hispanic populations representing comparable shares. The district's demographics skew less concentrated by race than some urban districts. Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch rates and student populations with disabilities or English-learner status were not available.

Chronic absenteeism in the district runs above the county median, meaning more students miss substantial school time than in some neighboring districts. This may signal factors worth understanding, whether related to transportation, engagement, health, or other barriers.

The district operates elementary schools spread across multiple neighborhood buildings, two junior high schools with an unusual configuration (a loop system where seventh and eighth graders alternate between Jefferson and Washington junior highs), and Whitmer High School. That grade structure is in transition. Beginning in fall 2026, a new Whitmer Middle School will serve grades six through eight, consolidating the current loop arrangement and bringing sixth graders out of elementary schools. This is a substantial reorganization that reshapes the middle-grade experience for families in the district.

Alongside the secondary restructuring, Washington Local is executing a major long-term facilities rebuild. Three older elementary buildings were closed after the 2021-22 school year: Wernert and Jackman were replaced by the new Silver Creek Elementary, and Shoreland was replaced by a new building on its original site. The rebuild was funded by voter-approved bonds and operating levy support, which also unlocked state construction funding. The project is expected to span around a decade, meaning families entering the district now will see most of the elementary footprint replaced over their children's school years. New and renovated buildings are part of the lived experience of attending this district.

Housing in the district's service areas, primarily in Toledo, falls at the lower end of state and national benchmarks, making the area more affordable than much of Ohio and the country. Mortgage and rental costs are moderate relative to local income. The area has not seen dramatic appreciation recently.

Per-pupil spending sits in the middle range among county districts, slightly below the county median. The district's chronic absenteeism rate, while above the county center, is still better than the highest rates in the county and below the worst. On balance, Washington Local presents as a district in significant structural transition—both in buildings and in how it organizes grades—with proficiency results that warrant close attention for families weighing school fit.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

6,771

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 16%

Black 13%

White 59%

Asian 1%

Two+ 12%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

45%

—

Gr 4

49%

—

Gr 5

53%

—

Gr 6

39%

—

Gr 7

53%

—

Gr 8

36%

—

Gr 38

46%

—

Math

Gr 3

46%

—

Gr 4

53%

—

Gr 5

38%

—

Gr 6

34%

—

Gr 7

28%

—

Gr 8

27%

—

Gr 38

38%

—

Science

Gr 5

54%

—

Gr 8

50%

—

Gr 38

52%

—

Schools in this District

11 schools are officially reported under this district.

Greenwood Elementary School

Hiawatha Elementary School

Jackman Elementary School

Jefferson Junior High School

Mcgregor Elementary School

Meadowvale Elementary School

Monac Elementary School

Shoreland Elementary School

Silver Creek Elementary School

Whitmer High School

Washington Junior High School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

44%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

52%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

60%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$149,847

Year-over-year change+5.3%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$50K to $207K

vs. state typical0.61x

vs. national typical0.41x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
43612	Toledo	$116K	+5.5%	40.9%
43613	Toledo	$158K	+5.5%	20.1%
43623	Toledo	$207K	+4.1%	16.4%
43611	Toledo	$154K	+6.0%	15.0%
43606	Toledo	$193K	+5.3%	6.9%
43608	Toledo	$50K	+1.1%	0.7%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,078/mo

Year-over-year change+4.4%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$1,036 to $1,223/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
43612	Toledo	$1,043	+5.4%	40.9%
43613	Toledo	$1,038	+2.2%	20.1%
43611	Toledo	$1,223	—	15.0%
43606	Toledo	$1,092	+4.9%	6.9%
43608	Toledo	$1,036	+6.7%	0.7%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$756/mo

Home price / national median income1.8x

Annual rent / national median income15.4%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$322/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$244,844 (+3.6% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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