Washington Elementary School

1400 W. Madison Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 835 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 835 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 835 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
835 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Washington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2398 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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26%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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21:1
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American Indian
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1%
Asian
1%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
94%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
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5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
White
1%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.12
This chart display the diversity score of Washington Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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 California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Elementary School is ranked #2398 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Washington Elementary School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
835 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Montebello Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Washington Elementary School located?
Washington Elementary School is located in the South Montebello neighborhood of Montebello, CA. There are 13 other public schools located in South Montebello.

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Last Day of School (Events)
June 07, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 835 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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