Washington Middle School

www.d52schools.com

359 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Washington Middle School, located at 1100 N Main St in Washington, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Washington District 51 school system. The school typically focuses on the academic and social development of students in the middle grade levels, providing a curriculum designed to transition children from elementary education to the more rigorous requirements of high school. As a community-centered school, it emphasizes both core subject proficiency and the development of essential life skills during the formative adolescent years.

In addition to its academic programming, Washington Middle School is known for fostering a supportive school culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and various clubs. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to cultivate a sense of school spirit and community responsibility among its student body. Serving the families of the Washington area, the school remains a focal point for local education, committed to preparing its students for future success in both secondary education and beyond.

359

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	10
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	14

White
328 (91.4 %)
Two or More
14 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.8 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

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 SD 52
Phone:	(309)444-3361
Website:	http://www.d52schools.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 5 105

Grade 6 91

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 81