The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 74%).
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
13:1
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: 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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