Washington Junior High & Academy Program
Tel:
(815)727-5271
- Washington Junior High & Academy Program serves 816 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Washington Junior High & Academy Program places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Washington Junior High & Academy Program's student population of 816 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 816 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Junior High & Academy Program's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Junior High & Academy Program is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2103 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 32% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 26% |
| Black | 35% | 17% |
| White | 9% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Joliet PSD 86 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington Junior High & Academy Program is Joliet Central High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Thompson Instructional Center (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Edna Keith Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Joliet Edna Keith Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 407 students
0.2 miles
400 4th Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815)723-3409 0.2 PK-5 407 - Joliet Joliet Central High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 3120 students
0.6 miles
201 E Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815)727-6740 0.6 9-12 3120 - Joliet Woodland Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 458 students
0.6 miles
701 3rd Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815)723-2808 0.6 K-5 458 - Joliet Joliet Township High School - Alternate Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 58 students
0.7 miles
110 Collins St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815)727-6810 0.7 9-12 58 - Joliet Thompson Instructional Center Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 53 students
0.9 miles
1020 Rowell Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815)740-5458 0.9 K-8 53
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