Washington Middle School (Closed 2023)

Washington Middle School serves 419 students in grades 6-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
419 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Washington Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
71%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington Middle School?
419 students attend Washington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Washington Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Washington Middle School offer ?
Washington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Washington Middle School part of?
Washington Middle School is part of Pontiac City School District.

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