Celebrating Excellence: Shaw Butte Earns a 'B' as WESD Achieves Major Success!
We are thrilled to share the news that the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) has released its official A-F School Letter Grades for the 2024-2025 school year, and the Washington Elementary School District (WESD) has much to celebrate! The District has earned a remarkable overall "B" letter grade, with an impressive 87% of schools classified as excellent or highly performing.
Shaw Butte Elementary: A Highly Performing School!
Here at Shaw Butte Elementary, we are incredibly proud to announce that we have been designated as a Highly Performing school, earning a "B" letter grade for the 2024-2025 school year! This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and collaborative spirit of our students, teachers, staff, and families. Earning a 'B' reflects strong performance across key academic and growth metrics, and we are committed to building on this success.
WESD District-Wide Highlights
The entire WESD community is shining brightly with these new grades. The results underscore a district-wide commitment to academic growth and student achievement.
11 Schools Earned an "A": The WESD saw a 33% increase in its top-tier schools since the 2018–2019 school year. Congratulations to: Abraham Lincoln Traditional, Acacia, Ironwood, Lakeview, Lookout Mountain, Moon Mountain, Online Learning Academy, Orangewood, Royal Palm Middle School, Sunburst, and Sweetwater.
18 Schools Earned a "B": Shaw Butte is one of 18 schools that received a "B" letter grade, showcasing strong and consistent performance across the district.
Significant Improvement: Ten schools improved their letter grade this year, with five schools jumping from a "C" to a "B"—a clear sign that positive momentum is building across the district.
No D or F Grades: Importantly, no WESD schools received a "D" or "F" letter grade, demonstrating the district’s dedication to maintaining a high baseline of educational quality for every student.
This success is truly a community effort. Thank you to every staff member for their tireless dedication, every student for their incredible effort and growth, and every family for their invaluable support. We look forward to another year of academic excellence as we continue to soar!
