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4225 Sanborn Avenue, Lynwood, CA 90262-2998
Summary
Washington Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 65th percentile among comparable California schools.
57.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 43.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 57.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 43.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,338/4,657 (71st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,966/4,657 (58th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 492 |
| Low-Income Students | 444 (91.4%) |
| English Learners | 118 (24.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.8 points from last year and rose 9.7 points over the full period. Math rose 1.7 points from last year and rose 10.2 points over the full period.
•Math +10.2 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 44.3% to 69.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 56.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell 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 37.7% to 53.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 43% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 41.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 12 K–6 schools in Lynwood Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Washington Elementary rank in California?
Washington Elementary ranks No. 1,338 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,966 of 4,657 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 12 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 57.1% meet the reading standard and 42.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Washington Elementary compare with other schools in Lynwood?
Washington Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 K–6 schools in Lynwood with 2026 results.
Explore schools in LynwoodHow does Washington Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Washington Elementary is No. 79 in reading and No. 122 in math proficiency among the 275 K–6 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Washington ElementaryThis school | 43.2% | 57.4% |
| Helen Keller Elementary | 25.3% | 33.9% |
| Janie P. Abbott Elementary | 23.8% | 32.4% |
