Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Washington School serves the southern part of Springfield, MA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families typically find the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 0.6 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington's student population of 430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
430 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Washington ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1409 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington's ranking?
Washington is ranked #1409 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Washington often compared to?
Washingtonis often viewed alongside schools like White Street, Sumner Avenue by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Washington?
430 students attend Washington.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Washington students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington?
Washington has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Washington offer ?
Washington offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Washington part of?
Washington is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Washington located?
Washington is located in the Forest Park neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 7 other public schools located in Forest Park.
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