Washington Middle School
Tel:
(217)525-3182
- Washington Middle School serves 675 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Washington Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Washington Middle School's student population of 675 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 675 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Middle School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. 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 | #3356 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | 44% | 17% |
| White | 46% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springfield SD 186 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 Springfield Southeast High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lincoln Magnet School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Matheny-withrow Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Springfield Matheny-withrow Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 249 students
0.5 miles
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)525-3245 0.5 K-5 249 - Springfield Lincoln Magnet School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 312 students
1.0 miles
300 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)525-3236 1.0 6-8 312 - Springfield Iles Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 1-8 | 444 students
1.1 miles
1700 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)525-3226 1.1 1-8 444 - Springfield Springfield Ball Charter School Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 387 students
1.2 miles
2530 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)525-3275 1.2 K-8 387 - Springfield Springfield Southeast High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1207 students
1.2 miles
2350 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)525-3130 1.2 9-12 1207
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