Washington Elementary School
Tel:
(323)721-3621
- Washington Elementary School serves 981 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Washington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Washington Elementary School's student population of 981 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 981 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has decreased from 31:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5939 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 97% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 3% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Montebello Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington Elementary School is Montebello Community Day (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Montebello Intermediate (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Montebello Intermediate (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Montebello Montebello Intermediate Grades: 6-8 | 974 students
0.3 miles
1600 Whittier Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323)721-5111 0.3 6-8 974 - Montebello Montebello Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 72 students
0.5 miles
123 S. Montebello Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323)887-7900 0.5 7-12 72 - Montebello Montebello High School Grades: 9-12 | 2618 students
0.5 miles
2100 W. Cleveland Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323)728-0121 0.5 9-12 2618 - Montebello Applied Technology Center Grades: 9-12 | 573 students
0.8 miles
1200 W. Mines Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323)248-2500 0.8 9-12 573 - Montebello Fremont Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 436 students
0.8 miles
200 W. Madison Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323)721-2435 0.8 K-5 436
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