The top reported proficiency rate is 81% in Math. The lowest is 74% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary sits on North 15th Street in Boise, serving pre-kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Boise Independent District. It is a regular public school drawing from the surrounding established neighborhood near the city's core.
The school's enrollment is modest for its grade range. Its student body is predominantly white, with a smaller Hispanic presence and very few students from other racial or ethnic backgrounds. A very small share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, which aligns with the surrounding housing market. Homes in this zip code carry values well above both state and national benchmarks, and the estimated monthly mortgage here runs substantially higher than a typical rent. This is an affluent area by Idaho standards, and the school's demographics reflect that.
On state assessments, Washington's upper grades stand out. Fifth-grade math proficiency is high, and sixth-grade results in both math and English language arts sit comfortably above where many schools land. Fifth-grade science is similarly strong. These results suggest students who stay at Washington through the later elementary years are building solid academic footing.
The middle elementary grades tell a more uneven story. Fourth-grade proficiency in both math and ELA falls in a lower band, and third-grade results come back as reported ranges rather than precise figures, which makes comparison harder. A parent may want to look into this further with the school, asking how it supports students during those years and whether the dip reflects a particular cohort or something more structural.
The data we received does not include IEP or English learner counts for this school. Title I status was also not provided. With a free-or-reduced-price lunch rate this low, the school may not receive Title I funding, though the data does not confirm that. Participation rates for state testing were not available either.
Boise is Idaho's capital and largest city, home to state government, technology employers, and Boise State University. Corporate headquarters in the city include Micron Technology, Albertsons, Boise Cascade, J.R. Simplot Company, and IDACORP/Idaho Power. The downtown area, with its cultural venues and the Boise River Greenbelt trail system, sits a short distance from the school's neighborhood. Publicly reported information describes the Greenbelt as an extensive urban trail running along the river through the city, connecting parks and neighborhoods. Outside the downtown corridor, the city is largely auto-oriented, with the school's location placing it in one of Boise's older, more established residential areas.
The Treasure Valley has grown steadily, with technology investment from companies like Micron driving expansion. Housing values in this zip code have continued to rise year over year at a moderate pace. For families considering the area, the housing market is a real factor. Buying here requires a substantial income relative to renting, and prices run well ahead of the state average.
We searched for recent district-level changes that might affect families in the Boise Independent District and found little of lasting impact reported, so there is nothing specific to flag.
For a family weighing Washington Elementary, the school offers a small, community-oriented setting with strong upper-grade academic results in a well-resourced neighborhood. The softer spots in the middle elementary years are worth a direct conversation with the school. Boise itself gives families access to urban amenities and a growing regional economy, with the trade-off being a housing market that runs well ahead of the state.
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