Serving 393 students in grades 5-8, Washington ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Washington's attendance zone covers the entire Cloverdale school district, encompassing approximately 152 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 16.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington's student population of 393 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
393 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Washington ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8174 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 1994–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington's ranking?
Washington is ranked #8174 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Washington?
393 students attend Washington.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Washington students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington?
Washington has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Washington offer ?
Washington offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Washington part of?
Washington is part of Cloverdale Unified School District.
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