Washington West Elementary School
Tel:
(636) 390-9150
- Washington West Elementary School serves 609 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Washington West Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Washington West Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Washington West Elementary School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 609 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Washington West Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Washington West Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #524 out of 2085 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 16% |
| White | 93% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washington School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington West Elementary School is Four Rivers Career Center (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Washington Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is South Point Elementary School (3.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 149 students
0.3 miles
831 W. Pride Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 390-2942 0.3 PK 149 - Washington Four Rivers Career Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.2 miles
1978 Image Dr
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2100 1.2 9-12 n/a - Washington Washington High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,325 student
1.6 miles
600 Blue Jay Dr
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2200 1.6 9-12 1,325 - Washington Washington Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 614 students
1.6 miles
401 E Fourteenth St
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2300 1.6 7-8 614 - Washington South Point Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 435 students
3.3 miles
2300 Southbend Dr
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2700 3.3 K-6 435
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