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.
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% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Washington Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 293 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 50-54% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 55-59% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 52% |
| Black | 72% | 13% |
| White | 2% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| 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 and elementary school to Washington Elementary School is Port Arthur Alternative Center (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- 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 Math: 24% | Reading: 31%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 614 students10
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
Math: 32% | Reading: 27%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 456 students10
0.9 miles
5701 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4100 0.9 PK-5 456 - Port Arthur Dequeen Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 291 students10
2.0 miles
740 Dequeen Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8900 2 3-5 291 - Port Arthur Jefferson Middle School Math: 26% | Reading: 28%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 925 students10
2.8 miles
2200 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4860 2.8 6-8 925
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