Washington Middle School

Washington M.S. has been making great gains within the last 4 years. Our school's API has increased 88 points and it is due to the dedication and collaboration between the administration, staff, but most importantly, the students. We will keep moving up and keep striving for proficiency from all students!
--Submitted by a parent

I am concerned that my child does not receive enough home work. I feel this school should increase the demand for academic achievement.
--Submitted by a parent

This school was very good to me. I have gratuated from this school and i am doing well in all my ap classes in high schol
--Submitted by a parent

Washington has a new staff with great drive and direction. The leadership team places the student first.
--Submitted by Bobbi Edwards, a teacher

Residents of the downtown Long Beach area have changed considerably in the last 10, even 5, years, regarding family size, ethnicity, education level, income, religious affiliation, etc. It is of grotesque proportion that our public middle school is not reflecting this developmentally. There are more students (now 4th & 5th graders too!), with fewer resources, than this area has EVER seen, and it's reflected obtusely in our school's low test scores and high student drop-out potential. This is factual; see our school's SARC report, at the district's web page. I believe firmly in supporting my community, but I have had to make a hard choice for my son's education, and that was to allow for bussing to a friendlier, better funded, across-town school, where he has an academic chance. I recommend the same for anyone who values their children's education and well-being. (Parent of a former student, and former student myself!!)
--Submitted by Heather Anderson, a parent