Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Washington Elementary School's student population of 460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
Washington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1107 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
38%
47%
Black
8%
6%
White
34%
35%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Washington Elementary School is ranked #1107 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Washington Elementary School often compared to?
Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
460 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
In what neighborhood is Washington Elementary School located?
Washington Elementary School is located in the Dobson Ranch neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 4 other public schools located in Dobson Ranch.
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