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Washington Park Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Washington, Pennsylvania, serving 830 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Washington School District, which is ranked 479 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Washington Park Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on PSSA tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 24.4% in Math, 42.4% in English Language Arts, and 64.3% in Science, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 53%, and 65.8%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with 99.76% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to these challenges. However, the school's high spending per student and low student-to-teacher ratio suggest that resources are available to address these issues.
Nearby schools in the Canon-McMillan and Trinity Area School Districts generally outperform Washington Park Elementary School on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates on PSSA tests and higher overall school rankings. For example, Muse Elementary School in the Canon-McMillan School District ranked 306 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2023-2024, with proficiency rates of 68.9% in Math, 71.8% in English Language Arts, and 86.6% in Science. Similarly, Trinity East Elementary School in the Trinity Area School District ranked 91 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2023-2024, with proficiency rates of 78.9% in Math, 84% in English Language Arts, and 93.2% in Science.
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