Washington Elementary Magnet School
Tel:
(561)494-1200
- Washington Elementary Magnet School serves 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
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Washington Elementary Magnet School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Washington Elementary Magnet School's student population of 348 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 348 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Elementary Magnet School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Elementary Magnet School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3163 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 32% |
| Black | 90% | 22% |
| White | n/a | 39% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palm Beach School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington Elementary Magnet School is Inlet Grove Community High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is John F. Kennedy Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Palm Beach John F. Kennedy Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 794 students
0.6 miles
1901 Avenue S
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561)845-4500 0.6 6-8 794 - West Palm Beach Suncoast High Adult Education Center Grades: AE
0.6 miles
1717 Avenue S
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561)649-6012 0.6 AE n/a - West Palm Beach Inlet Grove Community High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 677 students
0.7 miles
600 W 28th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561)881-4600 0.7 9-12 677 - West Palm Beach Inlet Grove High Adult Vocational School
Grades: AE
0.7 miles
600 W 28th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561)881-4600 0.7 AE n/a - West Palm Beach Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 597 students
0.8 miles
1501 Avenue U
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561)882-7600 0.8 PK-5 597
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