Elementary Schools in Washington Elementary School District

The Washington Elementary School District in Arizona encompasses 28 elementary schools serving grades pre-kindergarten through 8th. The district as a whole is ranked 212 out of 289 school districts in the state and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement.

A few schools in the district stand out as performing better than the district and state averages. Lookout Mountain School is ranked 166 out of 912 Arizona elementary schools and rated 4 out of 5 stars, significantly outperforming the district and state in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. Abraham Lincoln Traditional School is ranked 216 out of 912 and also excels in both subjects, while Sahuaro School is ranked 430 and performs better than the district and state averages.

However, the data reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing ones across the district. The district's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are substantially below the state averages, and several schools have concerning dropout rates of over 5%. While there does not appear to be a clear correlation between higher spending per student and better academic performance, addressing these disparities and identifying best practices from the higher-performing schools will be crucial for improving outcomes for all students in the Washington Elementary School District.