Washington Middle School

Public 6-8

 2300 E Jackson St
       Springfield, IL  62703-1545


(217) 525-3182

District: Springfield School District 186

SchoolDigger Rank:
1291st of 1,367 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,903 Help


Students who attend Washington Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lanphier High School

Feeder schools for Washington Middle School:

Elementary:    Fairview Elementary School
    Matheny-Withrow Elementary School
    McClernand Elementary School
    Wilcox Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  531

Racial breakdown:

African American:
50.7%
White:
34.8%
Two or more races:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.2% Help


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Compare Details Washington Middle School ranks worse than 94.4% of middle schools in Illinois. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked middle schools in the Springfield School District 186. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.58. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (50.7%), White (34.8%), two or more races (11.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Springfield School District 186. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 10.2, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Springfield School District 186! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Middle School is $22,903, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Springfield School District 186!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Washington Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Middle School 1291st of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See Washington Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
African American students:
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Springfield School District 186:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield School District 186 685th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 12.71 1017th 1185 14.2%
2004 9.20 1074th 1204 10.8%
2005 12.31 1040th 1209 14.0%
2006 5.55 1203rd 1272 5.4%
2007 7.72 1193rd 1287 7.3%
2008 7.14 1208th 1293 6.6%
2009 9.66 1214th 1318 7.9%
2010 11.13 1207th 1327 9.0%
2011 14.29 1209th 1344 10.0%
2012 11.62 1257th 1365 7.9%
2013 13.61 1226th 1367 10.3%
2014 11.56 1217th 1322 7.9%
2015 12.50 1210th 1302 7.1%
2016 12.20 1219th 1294 5.8%
2017 11.39 1228th 1293 5.0%
2018 14.02 1167th 1293 9.7%
2019 14.77 1203rd 1356 11.3%
2021 14.07 1151st 1241 7.3%
2022 13.51 1281st 1369 6.4%
2023 12.58 1291st 1367 5.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.30 161st 164 1.8%
2019 10.22 167th 179 6.7%
2022 9.78 193rd 195 1.0%
2023 12.14 185th 194 4.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.20 420th 602 30.2%
2019 28.56 625th 792 21.1%
2021 27.55 460th 548 16.1%
2022 29.19 619th 781 20.7%
2023 20.94 743rd 805 7.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.54 1057th 1161 9.0%
2019 17.54 1105th 1217 9.2%
2021 18.64 938th 1019 7.9%
2022 15.47 1176th 1221 3.7%
2023 15.30 1173rd 1234 4.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.05 1145th 1226 6.6%
2019 15.66 1116th 1276 12.5%
2021 12.94 957th 1017 5.9%
2022 12.77 1210th 1286 5.9%
2023 12.86 1194th 1275 6.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.87 540th 674 19.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.95 1062nd 1223 13.2%
2019 15.85 1143rd 1296 11.8%
2021 13.20 995th 1048 5.1%
2022 15.73 1162nd 1286 9.6%
2023 13.46 1201st 1292 7.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.98 464th 511 9.2%
2019 22.07 514th 565 9.0%
2021 24.48 351st 385 8.8%
2022 22.81 532nd 573 7.2%
2023 19.30 545th 569 4.2%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.98 854th 889 3.9%
2019 8.86 873rd 905 3.5%
2021 10.25 786th 813 3.3%
2022 7.58 877th 898 2.3%
2023 6.95 878th 895 1.9%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Washington Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 533 189 6 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 729
1990 493 169 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 666
1991 526 190 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1992 539 207 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 752
1993 502 209 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 719
1994 528 206 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1995 470 216 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 694
1996 470 216 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 694
1997 489 211 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 715
1998 484 234 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 733
1999 510 221 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 742
2000 485 175 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 673
2001 476 248 6 8 2 n/a n/a 0 740
2002 349 290 3 10 2 n/a n/a 0 654
2003 349 290 3 10 2 n/a n/a 0 654
2004 321 288 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2005 297 301 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 611
2006 305 315 4 8 0 n/a n/a 8 640
2007 294 280 3 5 0 n/a n/a 18 600
2008 275 272 2 4 1 n/a n/a 29 583
2009 250 287 0 5 0 n/a n/a 35 577
2010 270 266 0 7 0 n/a n/a 48 591
2011 245 240 0 8 0 0 50 0 543
2012 286 272 0 7 4 2 55 0 626
2013 279 273 0 7 4 2 44 0 609
2014 309 338 0 9 2 2 72 0 732
2015 307 323 0 10 0 1 68 0 709
2016 288 323 0 18 1 1 65 0 696
2017 304 298 0 24 0 0 49 0 675
2018 290 291 2 18 2 1 41 0 645
2019 283 282 0 15 0 1 57 0 638
2020 214 259 3 15 2 1 76 0 570
2021 220 259 2 16 1 0 74 0 572
2022 183 258 1 18 1 0 49 0 510
2023 185 269 1 11 0 1 62 2 531

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 729 40.0 18.2 n/a
1990 666 43.0 15.4 n/a
1991 721 39.3 18.3 n/a
1992 752 44.4 16.9 n/a
1993 719 45.9 15.7 n/a
1994 740 47.0 15.7 n/a
1995 694 47.0 14.8 n/a
1996 694 47.0 14.8 n/a
1997 715 48.0 14.9 n/a
1998 733 49.2 14.9 n/a
1999 742 49.4 15.0 n/a
2000 673 49.4 13.6 n/a
2001 740 54.6 13.6 n/a
2002 654 45.0 14.5 78.1
2003 654 45.0 14.5 78.1
2004 623 39.0 16.0 80.1
2005 611 38.0 16.1 80.5
2006 640 44.0 14.5 84.7
2007 600 34.0 17.6 86.6
2008 583 36.0 16.2 91.7
2009 577 48.6 11.9 91.3
2010 591 51.5 11.4 94.8
2011 543 50.5 10.7 90.2
2012 626 53.0 11.8 80.8
2013 609 60.1 10.1 78.3
2014 732 60.6 12.0 82.4
2015 709 60.0 11.8 83.2
2016 696 57.0 12.2 73.3
2017 675 55.9 12.0 77.2
2018 645 56.0 11.5 83.4
2019 638 54.0 11.8 73.5
2020 570 53.0 10.7 77.4
2021 572 n/a n/a n/a
2022 510 52.0 9.8 73.3
2023 531 52.0 10.2 80.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Washington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 729 40.0 18.2 n/a
1990 666 43.0 15.4 n/a
1991 721 39.3 18.3 n/a
1992 752 44.4 16.9 n/a
1993 719 45.9 15.7 n/a
1994 740 47.0 15.7 n/a
1995 694 47.0 14.8 n/a
1996 694 47.0 14.8 n/a
1997 715 48.0 14.9 n/a
1998 733 49.2 14.9 n/a
1999 742 49.4 15.0 n/a
2000 673 49.4 13.6 n/a
2001 740 54.6 13.6 n/a
2002 654 45.0 14.5 78.1
2003 654 45.0 14.5 78.1
2004 623 39.0 16.0 80.1
2005 611 38.0 16.1 80.5
2006 640 44.0 14.5 84.7
2007 600 34.0 17.6 86.6
2008 583 36.0 16.2 91.7
2009 577 48.6 11.9 91.3
2010 591 51.5 11.4 94.8
2011 543 50.5 10.7 90.2
2012 626 53.0 11.8 80.8
2013 609 60.1 10.1 78.3
2014 732 60.6 12.0 82.4
2015 709 60.0 11.8 83.2
2016 696 57.0 12.2 73.3
2017 675 55.9 12.0 77.2
2018 645 56.0 11.5 83.4
2019 638 54.0 11.8 73.5
2020 570 53.0 10.7 77.4
2021 572 n/a n/a n/a
2022 510 52.0 9.8 73.3
2023 531 52.0 10.2 80.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Washington Middle School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.9%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.2%99.9%
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%30.4%
201798.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%56.6%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%88.3%
201999.5%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.8%99.5%99.5%90.7%
202199.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.6%91.9%
2022100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%99.8%100.0%93.0%
202389.4%89.4%89.4%89.4%89.4%89.4%89.2%88.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,973 (13.5%) $12,638 (86.5%) $14,611
2020 $2,264 (14.1%) $13,837 (85.9%) $16,101
2021 $2,250 (13.7%) $14,130 (86.3%) $16,380
2022 $2,250 (13.7%) $14,130 (86.3%) $16,380
2023 $2,835 (12.4%) $20,067 (87.6%) $22,903

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1203rd of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 1291st of 1367 Middle schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Middle School)8.25.4
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield School District 186)28.223.4
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington Middle School)5.62.4
 3.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Springfield School District 186)16.813.2
 3.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Middle School)10.17.1
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield School District 186)28.321.1
 7.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Washington Middle School)10.65.4
 5.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Springfield School District 186)21.413.5
 7.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Middle School)11.77.5
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield School District 186)29.726
 3.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Washington Middle School)6.92.5
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Springfield School District 186)20.413.2
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Washington Middle School)26.120.5
 5.6%
   8th Grade Science (Springfield School District 186)39.832.8
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students638531
 16.8%
African American282269
 4.6%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic1511
 26.7%
Pacific Islander11
White283185
 34.6%
Two or More Races5762
 8.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.5%80.2%
 6.7%


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Washington Middle School ranks in the bottom 5.6% of Illinois middle schools.

Students at Washington Middle School are 51% African American, 35% White, 12% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 531 students attended Washington Middle School.

Students who attend Washington Middle School usually go on to attend Lanphier High School


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