Washington Elementary School
Tel:
(619)344-6300
- Washington Elementary School serves 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (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 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Washington Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 293 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.51, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3541 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 67% | 54% |
| Black | 7% | 6% |
| White | 18% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
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