Washington Middle School

8101 Ogden Ave
Lyons, IL 60534
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 688 students in grades 6-8, 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 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washington Middle School's student population of 688 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
688 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Washington Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2919 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(20-21)
6%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
13%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
77%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
17%
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White
15%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Middle School's ranking?
Washington Middle School is ranked #2919 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
688 students attend Washington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Washington Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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 Lyons SD 103 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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