Elementary Schools in Washington Elementary School District

The Washington Elementary School District in Arizona contains 28 elementary schools serving grades pre-K through 8, with student populations ranging from around 350 to over 1,000. While the district as a whole is ranked 225 out of 288 districts in the state and rated 1 out of 5 stars, a few schools stand out as performing significantly better than the district and state averages.

Lookout Mountain School and Abraham Lincoln Traditional School are both ranked in the top 25% of Arizona elementary schools and rated 4 out of 5 stars, demonstrating high proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Sweetwater School also stands out with strong performance, particularly in 5th and 8th grades, and a 3 out of 5 star rating.

However, the majority of schools in the district struggle, with many ranking in the bottom 20-30% of Arizona elementary schools and having proficiency rates well below the state average in core subjects. Dropout rates are also concerning at several schools, and many have extremely high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. While funding varies widely, it does not appear to directly correlate with better academic outcomes, suggesting that other factors, such as school leadership and culture, play a crucial role in student success.