Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Washington School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
31%
20%
Black
3%
1%
White
53%
71%
Hawaiian
7%
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% UT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% UT state average).
How many students attend Washington School?
283 students attend Washington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Washington School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington School?
Washington School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Washington School offer ?
Washington School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Washington School part of?
Washington School is part of Davis School District.
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