Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-64%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-64%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)35%
10%
Black
(15-16)3%
6%
White
(15-16)59%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
277 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Muscatine Community School District.
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