WASHINGTON GIFTED SCHOOL
Washington Gifted School is a public middle school that is part of the Peoria SD 150 school district, located in Peoria, IL with about 299 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 14 teachers, Washington Gifted School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Washington Gifted School, located in Peoria, Illinois, is a specialized public middle school (serving grades 5–8) dedicated to meeting the unique academic and social-emotional needs of highly capable students. As a district-wide magnet program, the school utilizes a rigorous, accelerated curriculum designed to challenge students who demonstrate advanced intellectual potential. The environment is structured to foster critical thinking, creativity, and independent research, often pushing students well beyond the standard grade-level expectations found in traditional middle schools.
Beyond its academic intensity, Washington Gifted School places a strong emphasis on cultivating a community of like-minded peers, which helps students navigate the specific challenges often associated with giftedness. The school is highly regarded for its competitive extracurricular offerings—including programs like MathCounts, Science Olympiad, and various academic bowls—which allow students to apply their knowledge in collaborative, high-stakes environments. By balancing a demanding workload with enrichment activities, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigors of advanced high school programs and long-term academic success.
For more information, contact Washington Gifted School at (309) 672-6563 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Peoria, IL 61614-7840
(309) 672-6563
WASHINGTON GIFTED SCHOOL is a public school in Peoria, IL with about 299 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Peoria SD 150
- Total Students:
- 299
- Teachers:
- 14.34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 299 students
- White
- 62.2%
- Black or African American
- 14.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.7%
- Two or more races
- 8.7%
- Asian
- 5.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.