Washington Primary School
Tel:
(860)868-7331
- Washington Primary School serves 165 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Washington Primary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Washington Primary School's student population of 165 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 165 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Primary School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Primary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #150 out of 968 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 24% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 84% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 31% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington Primary School is Shepaug Valley School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Shepaug Valley School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Shepaug Valley School (2.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Shepaug Valley School Grades: 6-12 | 409 students
2.6 miles
159 South Street
Washington, CT 06793
(860)868-7326 2.6 6-12 409 - New Milford Schaghticoke Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1025 students
4.0 miles
23 Hipp Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860)354-2204 4.0 6-8 1025 - New Milford Northville Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 447 students
4.1 miles
22 Hipp Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860)355-3713 4.1 PK-2 447 - Roxbury Booth Free School Grades: K-5 | 86 students
5.8 miles
14 South St.
Roxbury, CT 06783
(860)354-9391 5.8 K-5 86 - Bethlehem Bethlehem Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 254 students
6.1 miles
92 East St.
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203)266-7506 6.1 K-5 254
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