Washington School

Washington School is an elementary school located in Billings, Montana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 246 students. The school is part of the Billings Elementary District, which is ranked 169 out of 300 districts in Montana and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

One of the key differentiating factors for Washington School is its more diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Native American students compared to nearby schools like Central Heights School and Burlington School. However, Washington School's academic performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally lower than the nearby schools and the Billings Elementary District average. In the 2022-2023 school year, Washington School's proficiency rates in Mathematics (35.25%), Reading (36.89%), and Science (24.49%) were all below the district and state averages.

Additionally, Washington School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Montana elementary schools, with a ranking of 238 out of 332 schools in the 2022-2023 school year, and has received a low rating of 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. This trend of declining performance over the past decade suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining or improving its academic outcomes. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.8 students per teacher could be an asset if the school can leverage this to provide more individualized attention and support for students.