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Washington Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 524 students

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Posted November 2, 2009

I would give this school a negative star if I could. I am a new parent and very unpleased with the acedemics.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2009

the funnest school ever i've been going here for 6 years washing so cool i'm in a proram for the gifted and talented called zenith and it gives me apportunities to try new callenges and reach higher goals. the willoughby-eastlake schools are all tested in kindergarten and if you ar excepted you have the appertuinty to jion the program it's so cool!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 27, 2009

I have two children who attend Washington Elementary School. They are receiving a wonderful education. The teachers are fantastic. They provide an enriching atmosphere in which to learn. They make learning an adventure with many independent activities inside the classroom. Both of my children are excelling in their education beyond their current grade levels. I was concerned that the Zenith program they offered would be too stressful for a young child, however, the teachers are so well trained and caring and they never lose sight of the fact that they are children! My children love Washington. Every child should be so lucky to feel that way about their school:)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 13, 2009

One of my daughters went to this school for both kindergarten and first grade. I can't say enough about what a great school this is. She made lots of friends there, the teachers were warm and friendly and there was always great communication. My wife wrote emails to the teachers and they always responded quickly. This has been the rule for both years. My daughter learned so much about so many things. She reads so well now that she reads stories to our four-year-old. She's only seven and she's a terrific reader!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 3, 2009

I'm glad the 1st parent has had a better expirience then my child. I have had very poor communication from both teacher and principal. My child wants me to find another school to attend. Everyone is always yelling and some teachers are rude even to parents. Stay away and find a private school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2008

Both of my children attend Washington, one a 2nd grader, the other a 4th grader. This school is wonderful in every way. The teachers and staff are very well educated, beyond friendly and so caring about each and every child. Being a smaller school, it is more personable,easier for the children to navigate and much more of a comfortable environment. It is no wonder this school scores so high on proficiency tests. The best thing that has happened with my childrens education so far is that they attend Washington! Cheers to the entire staff! You are the best!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
96%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students92%
Female89%
Male95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students91%
Female>95%
Male86%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled0%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students94%
Female>95%
Male89%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled50%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students71%
Female71%
Male72%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Disabled21%
Non-disabled81%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students82%
Female79%
Male85%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Disabled36%
Non-disabled91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students82%
Female79%
Male85%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Disabled36%
Non-disabled91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Met Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4AboveMet
Grade 5MetMet

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
103 (2011)
 
106 (2010)
 
104 (2009)
 
102 (2008)

0
60
120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 95% 76%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
Black 1% 16%
Hispanic 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 28%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 10%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 96%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 51%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 100%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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503 Vegas Dr
Eastlake, OH 44095
Phone: (440) 975-3710

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