Washington Elementary School
Tel:
(409)984-8600
- Washington Elementary School serves 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 76%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 75%) for the 2013-14 school year.
- Washington Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2013-14 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Washington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Washington Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 293 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,779 schools in Texas (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2013-14 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank (13-14) | #7153 out of 7779 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 76% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Hispanic | 24% | 52% |
| Black | 73% | 13% |
| White | 2% | 28% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.63 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Port Arthur Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Washington Elementary School is Port Arthur Alternative Center (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Port Arthur Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 211 students
0.4 miles
326 Thomas Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409)982-5400 0.4 PK-5 211 - Port Arthur Port Arthur Alternative Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
0.5 miles
1030 Dunbar Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409)984-8650 0.5 6-12 n/a - Port Arthur Lincoln Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 614 students
0.9 miles
1023 Abe Lincoln Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409)984-8700 0.9 6-8 614 - Port Arthur Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 456 students
0.9 miles
5701 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409)984-4100 0.9 PK-5 456
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