Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School serves 782 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Washington Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Washington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Washington Elementary School's student population of 782 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 782 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Washington Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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 (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #942 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 31% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Redondo Beach Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Washington Elementary School is West High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Adams Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Redondo Beach Adams Middle School Math: 61% | Reading: 72%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,034 student10
0.2 miles
2600 Ripley Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8636 0.2 6-8 1,034 - Redondo Beach Birney Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 431 students10
0.7 miles
1600 Green Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8626 0.7 K-5 431 - Redondo Beach Madison Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 471 students10
0.8 miles
2200 Mackay Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8623 0.8 K-5 471 - Torrance Bert M. Lynn Middle School Math: 67% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 687 students10
0.9 miles
5038 Halison St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4495 0.9 6-8 687 - Redondo Beach Jefferson Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 84%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 639 students10
0.9 miles
600 Harkness Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8631 0.9 K-5 639
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