Washington Junior High School
Tel:
(812)254-2682
- Washington Junior High School serves 402 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 51% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 53% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 31%.
School Overview
- Washington Junior High School's student population of 402 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 402 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Junior High School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1243 out of 1,767 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 12% |
| Black | 3% | 12% |
| White | 72% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washington Community s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington Junior High School is Washington High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Barr Reeve Middle/High School (7.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lena Dunn Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Lena Dunn Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 445 students
0.5 miles
801 Nw 11th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812)254-8366 0.5 K-6 445 - Washington North Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 407 students
0.6 miles
600 Ne 6th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812)254-8363 0.6 K-6 407 - Vincennes Twin Rivers Career & Technical Ed Area Vocational School
Grades: M
0.6 miles
20 N Third St
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812)882-0801 0.6 M n/a - Washington Washington High School Grades: 9-12 | 745 students
0.7 miles
608 E Walnut St
Washington, IN 47501
(812)254-3860 0.7 9-12 745 - Washington Helen Griffith Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 420 students
1.0 miles
803 E National Hwy
Washington, IN 47501
(812)254-8360 1.0 K-6 420
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