The top reported proficiency rate is 74% in Math. The lowest is 57% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Washington Elementary
Washington Elementary sits in Green River, a small southwestern Wyoming town where multi-colored buttes rise along the Green River and the open range gives way to a compact community along Interstate 80. The school serves kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Sweetwater County School District #2. It is a traditional public school, not a charter or magnet, and its enrollment is moderate for an elementary serving six grade levels. The student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic minority and a small number of American Indian and multiracial students. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Data on English learners and special-education enrollment was not reported, so those population details are absent here.
On state assessments through the WY-TOPP test in the most recent year, Washington Elementary posted solid results. Math proficiency rises steadily from third grade through fifth, with fifth graders reaching a strong proficiency level. ELA follows a different pattern: third and fourth grade land near the middle of the range, with fourth grade the softer spot, before fifth grade jumps to a comfortably proficient level. Science, tested only in fourth grade, sits at a moderate level. Full participation across every tested grade means the results reflect the whole cohort. Read alongside the comparison fact-set, Washington's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile relative to districts in Sweetwater County, ahead of the county median by a clear margin. Among just two districts in that set, the school's proficiency index stands above both, which gives parents a concrete sense of where this school sits among its immediate neighbors.
Green River's housing market is more affordable than the Wyoming state benchmark and well below the national figure. Typical home values in the school's zip code run lower than the state midpoint, and estimated monthly mortgage costs exceed estimated rent by a meaningful margin, which may matter to families weighing buying versus renting. Rental data specifically was not available, so renters should look to local listings for current rates. Mortgage rates at the time of this data were in the mid-six-percent range, consistent with national trends.
The town's identity is tied to the river and the surrounding landscape. Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area lies to the south, a short drive for weekend recreation. The community hosts Flaming Gorge Days each June, a civic celebration with concerts, a basketball tournament, a road race, and a festival in the park. Western Wyoming Community College operates an extension center in Green River, with its main campus in nearby Rock Springs, giving families a nearby option for continuing education. The city provides interactive GIS maps and animal control services. Publicly reported information did not turn up details on a public library branch or local public transit, so families relying on those services should check directly with the city.
The district brief for Sweetwater County School District #2 did not surface any recent changes of lasting impact, and the district's strategic priorities were not available in the data provided. Parents interested in district-level initiatives, boundary discussions, or program expansions would do well to contact the district office directly.
For a family considering Washington Elementary, the academic picture is encouraging, particularly in math and in the upper elementary grades. The ELA results in third and fourth grade are softer, and a parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand how reading instruction is structured and what supports exist for younger readers. The school's small-town setting, outdoor access, and relatively affordable housing are straightforward characteristics that suit some families well. The absence of English-learner and special-education data here is a gap in the record, not a signal about services; families whose children fall into either category should ask the school directly about what is available.
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