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Washington Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 348 students

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Posted May 13, 2009

My son goes to Washington and we stand behind this school 100%!!! My son excels in reading, so he is placed in a specialized reading instruction group for 20 min. per day. He is nearing the end of his kindergarten year and is reading on a 2nd grade level thanks to the time and attention that he gets in reading class. Every teacher greets you as you walk in the door, whether they know who you are or not. These teacher care about teaching and their students! It shows in their positive approach to learning not only the 3 r's but the 4th R that so many times is left out...Respect!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2008

I am a substitute teacher and have subbed at every elementary school in altus. The faculty at this school are top notch. After subbing at this school, i moved my child from will rogers to washington. They care about there students
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 13, 2006

The students in this school are limited in their education by those who can't keep up. Whether it's 'English as a second language' or just slower students, those who could excel don't get the chance. When the teachers promise to have a student tested for the gifted program, it doesn't happen (3 1/2 years and counting). Happy faces are put on when parents are scheduled to be around, but a gloomy place if you just 'pop in.'
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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 76% in 2009.

34 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

34 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
73%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

44 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

43 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
95%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students77%
Female79%
Male73%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female95%
Male80%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

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

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students91%
Female95%
Male88%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female95%
Male88%
Black87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

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

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 53% 10%
Black 22% 11%
White 21% 57%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 91%N/A56%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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311 East Cypress
Altus, OK 73521
Phone: (580) 481-2133

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