Washington Middle School

www.sps186.org/o/washington/

531 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Washington Middle School, located at 2300 E Jackson St in Springfield, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Springfield Public Schools District 186. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its adolescent student body. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school readiness, emphasizing core subjects while providing opportunities for students to explore their personal interests.

Beyond the classroom, Washington Middle School is committed to cultivating a sense of community and school spirit. The institution typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and arts programs, designed to engage students and promote teamwork and leadership skills. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school strives to maintain a supportive culture where diverse learners can thrive, bolstered by partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Springfield community.

531

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	11
Black	269
Asian	1
Two or More	62
Pacific Islander	1

Black
269 (50.9 %)
White
185 (35.0 %)
Two or More
62 (11.7 %)
Hispanic
11 (2.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Springfield SD 186
Phone:	(217)525-3182
Website:	http://www.sps186.org/o/washington/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
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 6 179

Grade 7 176

Grade 8 176