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Washington Elementary School

1201 Birdwell Ln
Big Spring, TX 79720
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Bottom 50%
Tel: (432) 264-4126
www.bsisd.esc18.net
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Washington Elementary School serves 254 students in grades 3.
Washington Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 3
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in TX
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 254 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3
Total Students
254 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Washington Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.47, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#4317 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
69%
53%
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Black
4%
13%
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White
24%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.47
0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Big Spring Independent School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Elementary School's ranking?

Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?

254 students attend Washington Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?

Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?

Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3

What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?

Washington Elementary School is part of Big Spring Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 3
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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