The top reported proficiency rate is 50% in English language arts. The lowest is 41% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Washington West Elementary
Washington West Elementary serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade in the city of Washington, Missouri, part of the School District of Washington. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and sits on the western side of town. For a family looking at this school, a clear picture emerges from the available data, though some pieces are missing.
The school's academic results on the Missouri Assessment Program come from the 2024-25 school year and are mixed. In English language arts, proficiency rates across grades three through six are roughly in the mid-forties to mid-sixty percent range, with sixth graders showing the highest performance. In math, the picture is more uneven: fourth and sixth graders score similarly to their ELA peers, but fifth graders post a notably lower proficiency rate. Science results for fifth grade were suppressed and not reported, so no conclusion can be drawn there. Third-grade math results were also suppressed. Overall, when averaged across all tested subjects and grades, Washington West's proficiency index sits above the midpoint among the districts in Franklin County. That places it in the middle tier of the county, not among the top performers but ahead of several peers. A parent may want to ask the school directly about the suppressed scores and about how the school supports students who are not yet meeting grade-level benchmarks, particularly in math for fifth grade.
The student body is relatively small for an elementary school serving this grade span. Demographically, the school is predominantly white, with small shares of students who are two or more races, Hispanic, Asian, Black, or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. About half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a substantial share that indicates a moderate level of economic need in the community. The school does not report the share of students with individualized education plans or English learner status, so those supports cannot be assessed from this data.
Washington itself is a city of moderate size that functions as the industrial and retail hub for Franklin County, sitting on the south bank of the Missouri River about fifty miles west of St. Louis. It is considered an exurb of the greater St. Louis area. The historic downtown has family-owned shops and dining, and the city has a notable number of buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Manufacturing has long been part of the local economy, though it is less vibrant than decades past. Heritage tourism is growing. The city is experiencing steady population growth and has been designated a certified Work-Ready Community. Housing values in the area sit above the statewide benchmark but below the national benchmark, and rents are moderate relative to incomes.
The School District of Washington appears to have no major recent changes such as bond issues, referendums, or curriculum shifts that would affect a family's decision in the near term. No program offerings were reported for Washington West Elementary, so a parent would need to contact the school to learn about art, music, physical education, gifted services, or any after-school activities.
For a family considering this school, the setting is a moderately priced exurb with a historic downtown and steady growth. The school's academic profile is mixed, with some bright spots in sixth-grade reading and math but weaker areas in fifth-grade math. The school is a solid middle-of-the-pack performer in Franklin County. A parent with a child entering fifth grade may want to look into math support specifically. The absence of information on special education and English learner services, as well as on discipline and attendance, leaves gaps that only a direct conversation with the school can fill.
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