The top reported proficiency rate is 29% in English language arts. The lowest is 21% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Washington School
Washington School serves students from pre-kindergarten through grade six in the Winslow Unified School District. The school building is located on West Oak Street in Winslow, a small city in Navajo County with a history rooted in the railroad. BNSF Railway remains the largest local employer, and the economy also turns on tourism tied to the Route 66 corridor, healthcare, education, and retail. The school’s enrollment is small, concentrated in fifth and sixth grades, with very few students in the earlier elementary grades represented in the data. The student body is diverse, with the largest groups being American Indian or Alaska Native students and Hispanic students, followed by white students and students who identify as two or more races. Income data and the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals were not reported, so a parent may want to ask the district or school office directly about economic need and related support programs.
Washington School is a regular public school and is not a charter or magnet school. The school serves only elementary and middle grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. State testing data for the most recent school year is available for math, English language arts, and science. On the statewide assessments, Washington School’s proficiency rates in math for fifth grade and sixth grade were below the midpoint for the district . In English language arts, the fifth-grade proficiency rate was below the midpoint , while the sixth-grade rate was higher, though still below the midpoint for the district . In science, proficiency for fifth graders was below the midpoint for the district . Taken together, overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places Washington School below the midpoint among schools in Navajo County. Multi-year data is thin: only one year of results was available, so a parent cannot yet see a trend. A parent considering the school may want to ask school staff about academic intervention supports, how the school works with students who need extra help, and what enrichment opportunities exist for students who are on grade level or above.
The school environment data, including chronic absenteeism rates and discipline figures, was not available. Information on staffing ratios, teacher qualifications, and course access was also missing. Without these details, a parent may want to visit the school and talk with the principal about class sizes, teacher experience, and how the school handles student behavior. The school’s Title I status was not reported, so it is unclear whether it receives federal funding to support low-income students.
Winslow itself is a compact community with a downtown walkable core around the historic Route 66 corridor, featuring attractions like Standin’ on the Corner Park and the La Posada Hotel. Outside that core, the city is mostly auto-dependent. The school district operates multiple elementary campuses, a junior high, and a high school on separate sites, rather than a single campus. Winslow’s housing market, based on the typical home value in the area, is below the state average and also below the national average, and home values have seen a modest decline relative to the prior year. Rent trends at the national level show a steady increase in shelter costs, which may factor into family budgets. The local unemployment rate is consistent with the national rate, and median household income nationally has risen gradually in recent years, though the data does not provide a specific figure for Winslow itself.
No information from the district brief was available, so there are no recent changes at the district level, such as bond measures, enrollment shifts, or new program launches, to report. A parent may want to check the Winslow Unified School District website or contact the district office directly for any recent developments that could affect Washington School.
Overall, Washington School is a small elementary and middle school within a community shaped by railroad and tourism economies. Test results place it below the midpoint for its county. Families drawn to a small school setting with a diverse student body and a town with a strong Route 66 identity may find it a familiar fit. Those focused on academic proficiency data will want to look further into what the school offers in terms of curriculum support, enrichment, and how the school measures progress year over year.
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