The top reported proficiency rate is 22% in Math. The lowest is 13% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Washington Intermediate
Washington Intermediate serves second through fourth grade in Washington, the Daviess County seat, a compact Midwestern city with a historic downtown centered on Main Street, the county courthouse, and a library. The school is part of Washington Community Schools, the district that covers the community. The city itself is small, with a walkable core and weekday bus service through the Washington Transit System. Regional access is provided by Interstate 69 to the east and U.S. highways bypassing the city to the south.
The school enrolls a student body that is majority white, with a substantial Hispanic population, a smaller Black student group, and a very small Asian and multiracial presence. A significant share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic makeup of the community. The school is a regular public school and not a charter or magnet.
State testing results from the most recent assessment year show that proficiency rates across math, English language arts, and science were below a typical benchmark. In math, a minority of students met the state’s proficiency standard. In English language arts, the share was lower than in math. In science, where only fourth graders take the state test, proficiency was lower still, although this figure rests on a smaller tested group and the participation rate was not reported for that subject. The social studies data available is from an earlier year and a different school, so it is not directly comparable. Parents considering the school should examine these results in the context of their own academic expectations for their child.
When compared to other districts in Daviess County, Washington Intermediate’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades placed in the bottom quartile. This comparison set includes three other districts, so the field is small, but the position signals that the school’s academic performance is lower than the median among its county neighbors.
Because the school serves only early elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing ratios, and course access were not available in the provided information. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these elements, particularly class sizes and teacher experience, to get a fuller picture of the learning environment. The district brief did not reveal any recent major changes or initiatives of lasting impact.
Housing in the area is notably more affordable than both the state and national medians. This cost advantage may be a factor for families considering a move to the district. The area’s unemployment rate was slightly above the national level at the most recent reading, and median household income was below the national figure, reflecting the local economic context.
For a family, Washington Intermediate offers a traditional public school setting in a small county-seat town with a clear sense of place. The school is one of several elementary buildings under the district, so it serves a defined attendance zone within the city. The academic numbers on state assessments are lower than the county average, which is a practical consideration. The school’s grade band means that children will move on to a separate intermediate or junior high after fourth grade, a structure common in the region. The lack of data on special population supports, such as special education and English learner services, is a gap a parent would want to investigate.
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