Serving 251 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Washington School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
41%
31%
Black
30%
12%
White
23%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Washington School?
251 students attend Washington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Washington School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington School?
Washington School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Washington School offer ?
Washington School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Washington School part of?
Washington School is part of Manchester School District.
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