The top reported proficiency rate is 17% in Math. The lowest is 15% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a regular public school in the Washington Elementary School District, serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in Phoenix. It is a regular neighborhood school, not a charter or magnet. The school sits within a large, sprawling urban center with a car-oriented built environment, a grid street system, and a diverse economy built around technology, manufacturing, tourism, and services. Phoenix has experienced sustained population growth, and housing in the school's immediate area reflects a market where home values have dipped slightly and rents have also seen a small decline, which may be relevant for families weighing a move to the zone.
The school enrolls a student body that is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial share of students who are Black, a smaller share who are White, and relatively small populations of Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, and multiracial students. The school serves a large number of students for its grade band, drawing from across the attendance area. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch was not available, nor was information on the percentage of students with disabilities or English learners.
On state assessments, the picture is one of low proficiency rates overall. In math, proficiency rates hovered around a low level across tested grades, with results for some grade levels suppressed for privacy. In English language arts, the pattern was similar: proficiency rates were at low levels in the grades where data was reported, and results for other grades were suppressed. Science results for fifth graders were also reported at a low proficiency rate. When compared to other districts in Maricopa County, the school's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades fell in the bottom quarter. Parents evaluating the school will likely want to explore how the school is working to support academic growth and what interventions are in place. The lack of trend data beyond a single year makes it difficult to assess whether these outcomes represent a stable pattern or a point of change.
The school does not serve high school grades, so a graduation rate is not applicable. Data on chronic absenteeism was not reported, so it is not possible to speak to attendance patterns or to whether that is an area of focus. Similarly, information on discipline, staffing ratios, course access, and teacher qualifications was not available, leaving gaps for families who want to understand the daily environment.
The Washington Elementary School District was reviewed for recent changes that parents might want to know about, such as bond measures, budget shifts, or curriculum updates, but little of lasting impact was found in the publicly available record. That lack of reported change does not mean nothing has happened, but it suggests no major recent events are easy to identify from external sources.
For a family considering Washington Elementary, the core facts are straightforward. It is a large elementary school in a growing urban district serving a diverse population. Its academic proficiency levels on state tests are low relative to the county, and the available data leaves several important questions about student support, discipline, and staffing unanswered. A parent would want to visit, speak with the principal, and ask directly about how the school addresses literacy and math instruction for students performing below grade level, what programs exist for students learning English, and what the school's approach to student behavior and support looks like. The housing context in the surrounding area may offer more affordability than some other parts of Phoenix, but that is a matter of local market conditions and personal budget.
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