Washington Elementary School
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(310)798-8641
- Washington Elementary School serves 782 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Washington Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Washington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- 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 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% 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 20% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- 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 School Rank (16-17) | #1066 out of 9584 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 32% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Redondo Beach Adams Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1034 students
0.2 miles
2600 Ripley Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310)798-8636 0.2 6-8 1034 - Redondo Beach Birney Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 431 students
0.7 miles
1600 Green Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310)798-8626 0.7 K-5 431 - Redondo Beach Madison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 471 students
0.8 miles
2200 Mackay Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310)798-8623 0.8 K-5 471 - Torrance Bert M. Lynn Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 687 students
0.9 miles
5038 Halison St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310)533-4495 0.9 6-8 687 - Redondo Beach Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 639 students
0.9 miles
600 Harkness Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310)798-8631 0.9 K-5 639
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