Washington Middle School

www.jcindians.org

311 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Washington Middle School, located in Johnston City, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution for students in the local community. As part of the Johnston City Community Unit School District 1, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school, providing a structured environment designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of early adolescents. The school emphasizes core curriculum subjects while offering various opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities that foster personal growth and school spirit.

The campus, situated on East 12th Street, acts as a central hub for middle-grade education in the area. The faculty and staff are dedicated to maintaining a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student success, collaboration, and character development. By prioritizing both rigorous classroom instruction and community-oriented values, Washington Middle School aims to prepare its students for the academic challenges they will face in their high school years and beyond.

311

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	9
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	21

White
279 (89.7 %)
Two or More
21 (6.8 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.9 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
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:	Johnston City CUSD 1
Phone:	(618)983-7581
Website:	http://www.jcindians.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 5 70

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 81

Grade 8 84