Washington Elementary
451 East Samoa Street, Lindsay, CA 93247-2160
Summary
Washington Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 70th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 48.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 45.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 48.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 45.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 658/1,734 (62nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 389/1,735 (78th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 730 |
| Low-Income Students | 668 (91.5%) |
| English Learners | 355 (48.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.9 points from last year and rose 6.5 points over the full period. Math rose 1.6 points from last year and rose 8.4 points over the full period.
•Math +8.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 36.1% to 63.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
19.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 54.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 29.6% to 54.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.0-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
22.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 51.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Washington Elementary compare within the district?
Washington Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Lindsay Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Washington Elementary rank in California?
Washington Elementary ranks No. 658 of 1,734 in reading and No. 389 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Washington Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 6 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 47.7% meet the reading standard and 44.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Washington Elementary compare with other schools in Lindsay?
Washington Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Lindsay with 2026 results.
Explore schools in LindsayHow does Washington Elementary compare with other schools in Tulare County?
Washington Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 35 K–8 schools in Tulare County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Tulare CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Washington ElementaryThis school | 45.5% | 48.8% |
| Jefferson Elementary | 34.0% | 39.1% |
| Kennedy Elementary | 28.3% | 42.2% |
