Serving 124 students in grades 7-8, Washington Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 124 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Washington Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Junior High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Washington Junior High School is ranked #1650 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Washington Junior High School?
124 students attend Washington Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Washington Junior High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Junior High School?
Washington Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Junior High School offer ?
Washington Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Washington Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 124 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
