Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
277 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-64%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-64%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(15-16)34%
10%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(15-16)4%
6%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
(15-16)58%
78%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
277 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Muscatine Community School District.
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