Washington Middle School

Washington Comm School District
313 S. 4th Ave.
Washington, IA 52353
350 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Washington Middle School, located in Washington, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for students in the local community. Part of the Washington Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development characteristic of the middle school years. The school emphasizes preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a structured curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging personal growth and responsibility.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive atmosphere for its student body. By utilizing their official school website, administrators and teachers maintain clear communication with families regarding extracurricular activities, school events, and district policies. Through a combination of focused instruction and community engagement, Washington Middle School strives to empower its students to become active, lifelong learners within the Washington community and beyond.
350
Total Students
30.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    258 (73.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    65 (18.6 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (4.3 %)
  • Black
    8 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Washington Comm School District
Phone: (319)653-5414
Website: http://www.washington.k12.ia.us/buildings/wjhs/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 125
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 119
Grade 7 125
Grade 8 106
Gender Ratio