Washington

129 South Washington St.
Cloverdale, CA 95425
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Washington ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Washington's student population of 393 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026
School Mascot
Eagles

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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8174 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
13%
34%
26%
47%
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
33%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
57% of Washington students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington?
Washington has a student ration of 17:1, 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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