Washington Middle School
Tel:
(309)444-3361
- Washington Middle School serves 433 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Washington Middle School's student population of 433 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 433 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Middle School is 0.13, 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 | #583 out of 3,544 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 93% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washington SD 52 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington Middle School is Washington Community High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Central Intermediate School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Grade School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Lincoln Grade School Magnet School
Grades: PK-4 | 517 students
0.6 miles
303 Jackson St
Washington, IL 61571
(309)444-3321 0.6 PK-4 517 - Washington Central Primary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-3 | 656 students
1.0 miles
1400 Newcastle Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(309)444-3580 1.0 PK-3 656 - Washington Washington Community High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1318 students
1.1 miles
115 Bondurant St
Washington, IL 61571
(309)444-5501 1.1 9-12 1318 - Washington Central Intermediate School Magnet School
Grades: 4-8 | 704 students
1.3 miles
1301 Eagle Ave
Washington, IL 61571
(309)444-3943 1.3 4-8 704 - Washington Beverly Manor Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 4-8 | 426 students
3.8 miles
1014 School St
Washington, IL 61571
(309)745-3921 3.8 4-8 426
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