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Washington Elementary is a public elementary school located in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, serving 220 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Beaver Dam Unified School District, which is ranked 235 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Washington Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Wisconsin elementary schools, with a current ranking of 177 out of 1,061 schools. The school's performance on the Forward Exam is significantly higher than the district and state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 80% of 3rd graders, 63.41% of 4th graders, and 56.82% of 5th graders at Washington Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 66.1%, 56.91%, and 60.65%, respectively, and the state average of 52.07%, 53.42%, and 53.75%. In Mathematics, 83.33% of 3rd graders, 78.05% of 4th graders, and 63.64% of 5th graders at Washington Elementary were proficient or better, compared to the district averages of 70.79%, 67.55%, and 62.96%, and the state averages of 56.58%, 55.05%, and 54.24%.
When compared to other elementary schools in the Beaver Dam Unified School District, Washington Elementary stands out as the top-performing school, with significantly higher academic achievement and lower chronic absenteeism rates. For example, Jefferson Elementary and Lincoln Elementary, which are also in the district, have lower rankings and test scores compared to Washington Elementary. However, Prairie View Elementary, another school in the district, also performs well and is ranked among the top 10% of Wisconsin elementary schools.
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