Washington Elementary Magnet School
Washington Elementary Magnet School serves 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Washington Elementary Magnet School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
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 5%)
School Overview
Washington Elementary Magnet School's student population of 351 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 351 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Washington Elementary Magnet School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Washington Elementary Magnet School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2369 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 33% |
| Black | 93% | 22% |
| White | 1% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palm Beach School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is John F. Kennedy Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- West Palm Beach John F. Kennedy Middle School Magnet School
Math: 30% | Reading: 24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 777 students10
0.6 miles
1901 Avenue S
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 845-4500 0.6 6-8 777 - West Palm Beach Suncoast High Adult Education Center
0.6 miles
1717 Avenue S
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 649-6012 0.6 n/a n/a - West Palm Beach Inlet Grove Community High School Charter School
Math: 52% | Reading: 46%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 703 students10
0.7 miles
600 W 28th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4600 0.7 9-12 703 - West Palm Beach Inlet Grove High Adult
0.7 miles
600 W 28th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4600 0.7 n/a n/a - West Palm Beach Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 39% | Reading: 28%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 577 students10
0.8 miles
1501 Avenue U
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 882-7600 0.8 PK-5 577
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