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Washington Middle School
Middle School · Springfield Sd 186 · Springfield, IL
A Springfield Sd 186 middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2300 E Jackson St, Springfield, IL 62703
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 4% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Middle School score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 4% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 23% (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
82.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washington Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,845/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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
$44,580
Median home value
$93,100
Median rent
$971/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
27%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 705 | Compare → |
| Calvary AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 280 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Springfield Sd 186
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #28 of 31
- District spending per student
- $21,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Middle School is listed in Springfield SD 186; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Middle School
Washington Middle School is a public middle school in Springfield, IL, part of Springfield Sd 186, serving approximately 521 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,650 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Middle School
What grades does Washington Middle School serve?
Washington Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Middle School rank in IL?
Washington Middle School ranks #3,650 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Washington Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Middle School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Washington Middle School a charter school?
No, Washington Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Middle School a Title I school?
No, Washington Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Middle School?
82.3% of students at Washington Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Sangamon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.5%
- Phone
- (217) 525-3182
- Area population (ZIP 62703)
- 28,820
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 62703; 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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