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Washington Elementary is a public elementary school located in Salinas, California, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 172 students. The school is part of the Washington Union Elementary District, which is ranked 204 out of 1,560 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Washington Elementary consistently ranks in the top 20% of California elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 798 and 1,124 out of around 5,800 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is significantly higher than the state average, with 63.58% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 56.65% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 46.66% and 34.62%, respectively. Washington Elementary's performance on the California Science Test (CAST) is also strong, with 46.32% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 30.18%. The school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (58.14%) and Asian (8.72%) students compared to the state average.
Washington Elementary's Hispanic students and special education students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 5% and top 6% of California elementary schools, respectively, in recent years. The school's White students and male students also perform well, ranking in the top 50% of California elementary schools. However, Washington Elementary has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 2.4% in 2017-2018 to 17.0% in 2022-2023, which is still lower than the state average. Compared to nearby schools, such as Toro Park Elementary and Tularcitos Elementary, Washington Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates on state assessments.
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