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1789 State Street, San Diego, CA 92101-2598
Summary
Washington Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 8th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 22.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 16.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 22.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 16.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,255/4,657 (9th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,273/4,657 (8th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 245 |
| Low-Income Students | 177 (75.6%) |
| English Learners | 48 (20.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.3 points from last year and rose 1.6 points over the full period. Math fell 0.4 points from last year and rose 3.0 points over the full period.
•Math +3.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 14.3% to 33.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,255 of 4,657 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
7.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 20.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
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Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 18% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 13% to 13%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 7.5% to 31.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,273 of 4,657 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
3.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 18.9% 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 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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. 98 in reading and No. 100 in math proficiency among the 105 K–5 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Washington Elementary rank in California?
Washington Elementary ranks No. 4,255 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,273 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. 99 in reading and No. 100 in math among 105 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 19.8% meet the reading standard and 15.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Washington Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Washington Elementary is No. 115 in reading and No. 117 in math proficiency among the 122 K–5 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Washington Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Washington Elementary is No. 217 in reading and No. 224 in math proficiency among the 237 K–5 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Washington ElementaryThis school | 16.1% | 22.0% |
| Adams Elementary | 39.4% | 46.7% |
| Alcott Elementary | 34.6% | 39.5% |
