Summary:
The city of Washington, Illinois is home to three middle schools: Central Intermediate School, Washington Middle School, and Beverly Manor Elementary School. These schools serve students in grades 5-8 and are part of the Central School District 51, Washington School District 52, and District 50 Schools, respectively.
Based on the data, Central Intermediate School and Washington Middle School stand out as the top-performing middle schools in the area. Both schools have consistently high rankings on the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, with Central Intermediate School ranking in the top 100 Illinois middle schools and Washington Middle School ranking in the top 200 for the past three school years. These schools also have strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state averages. In contrast, Beverly Manor Elementary School lags behind the other two schools in terms of academic achievement, with proficiency rates well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.
The data also reveals that Central Intermediate School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (13.03%) compared to Washington Middle School (29.36%) and Beverly Manor Elementary School (59.21%). Additionally, the per-student spending at Beverly Manor Elementary School is significantly higher at $17,790, while Central Intermediate School and Washington Middle School spend $11,042 and $12,591 per student, respectively. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and instructional practices, may be playing a significant role in student outcomes across these middle schools.
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