Washington Primary School

11 School St.
Washington Depot, CT 06794

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (860) 868-7331

www.region-12.org

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Washington Primary School serves 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Washington Primary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 115 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Washington Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Washington Primary School's student population of 115 students has declined by 30% over five school years.

The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

115 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Washington Primary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Washington Primary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#40 out of 957 schools
(Top 5%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

60-69%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

80-89%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Hispanic

15%

28%

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Black

n/a

13%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Washington Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

White

83%

50%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.29

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of Washington Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

25%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Regional School District 12

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Primary School's ranking?

Washington Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend Washington Primary School?

115 students attend Washington Primary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of Washington Primary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Primary School?

Washington Primary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Washington Primary School offer ?

Washington Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Washington Primary School part of?

Washington Primary School is part of Regional School District 12.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 115 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education