Washington Middle School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Washington Middle School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Washington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 311 students in grades 5-8, Washington Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
PK-2
Total Students
311 students
307 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2731 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
73
Kindergarten Students
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76
Grade 1 Students
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86
Grade 2 Students
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72
Grade 5 Students
70
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Grade 6 Students
76
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Grade 7 Students
81
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Grade 8 Students
84
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
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1%
% White
90%
93%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
11%
