Washington Middle School
Tel:
(309) 444-3361
Washington Middle School serves 472 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Washington Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Washington Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Washington Middle School's student population of 472 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 472 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Washington Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Washington Middle School is 0.19, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #813 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 90% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washington 52 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Grades: PK-4 | 498 students
0.6 miles
303 Jackson St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3321 0.6 PK-4 498 - Washington Central Primary School Grades: PK-3 | 647 students
1.0 miles
1400 Newcastle Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3580 1.0 PK-3 647 - Washington Washington Community High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,340 student
1.1 miles
115 Bondurant St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3167 1.1 9-12 1,340 - Washington Central Intermediate School Grades: 4-8 | 728 students
1.3 miles
1301 Eagle Ave
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3943 1.3 4-8 728 - Washington Beverly Manor Elementary School Grades: 4-8 | 413 students
3.8 miles
1014 School St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3921 3.8 4-8 413
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