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#1302 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 34% in state
Washington Junior High
Middle School · Dolton Sd 148 · Riverdale, IL
A Dolton Sd 148 middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13900 S School St, Riverdale, IL 60827
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Junior High score 16% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 8% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washington Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,577/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverdale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,648
Median home value
$123,800
Median rent
$1,044/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
41.3%
Poverty rate
34.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60827; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 7–8 | 1.0 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 7–8 | 1.3 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Brooks Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 452 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dolton Sd 148
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $26,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Junior High is listed in Dolton SD 148; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Junior High
Washington Junior High is a public middle school in Riverdale, IL, part of Dolton Sd 148, serving approximately 124 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,302 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Junior High
What grades does Washington Junior High serve?
Washington Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Washington Junior High?
Washington Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Junior High is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Junior High rank in IL?
Washington Junior High ranks #1,302 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Washington Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Washington Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Junior High has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Washington Junior High a charter school?
No, Washington Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Junior High a Title I school?
No, Washington Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Junior High?
99.2% of students at Washington Junior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (708) 201-2078
- Area population (ZIP 60827)
- 24,887
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60827; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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