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#521 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 23% in state

Washington West Elementary

Elementary School · Washington · Washington, MO

An elementary school in Washington, MO where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

840 West Pride Drive, Washington, MO 63090

  • Math 47% vs MO 49% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.9% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$13,537
Chronic Absenteeism17.5%

Students at Washington West Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 MAP)
School
State
49%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 41 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Washington West Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,515/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$83,966

Median home value

$260,700

Median rent

$873/mo

College educated

33.4%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Immanuel LutheranPrivate · tuition5.7PK–81.4 mi138Compare →
St Francis Borgia Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1PK–81.4 mi258Compare →
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2PK–82.2 mi343Compare →
St Vincent De Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8PK–84.0 mi77Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Washington

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#4 of 10
District spending per student
$13,537NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Washington West Elementary is listed in WASHINGTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Washington West Elementary

Washington West Elementary is a public elementary school in Washington, MO, part of Washington, serving approximately 388 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #521 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington West Elementary

What grades does Washington West Elementary serve?

Washington West Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Washington West Elementary?

Washington West Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington West Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Washington West Elementary is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Washington West Elementary rank in MO?

Washington West Elementary ranks #521 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Washington West Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington West Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Washington West Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington West Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Washington West Elementary a charter school?

No, Washington West Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Washington West Elementary a Title I school?

No, Washington West Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington West Elementary?

46.4% of students at Washington West Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
388
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.5%
Area population (ZIP 63090)
22,471
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
43.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63090; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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