Washington Junior High School (Closed 2011)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 74%) for the 2009-10 school year.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (09-10)
305 students

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1

American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(09-10)50%
22%

Black
(09-10)46%
20%

White
(09-10)4%
53%

Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a

Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
91%
37%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IL state average).
How many students attend Washington Junior High School?
305 students attend Washington Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Washington Junior High School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does Washington Junior High School offer ?
Washington Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Washington Junior High School part of?
Washington Junior High School is part of Chicago Heights School District 170.
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