Washington Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Springfield, Illinois 62703 · Springfield SD 186
#592 of 670 middle schools in Illinois
#13645 of 15,369 nationally
About Washington Middle School
Washington Middle School is a public middle located in Springfield, in the Springfield SD 186 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 516 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 592nd of 670 ranked middle schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (91th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 516.
There are 31 schools in Springfield; Washington Middle School ranks 21st of 29 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)8%
- Reading proficiency (30%)11%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Washington Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 11%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 8%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Washington Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
216 students · 860 m away
Feitshans Elem Sch
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students · 1.6 km away
Lincoln Magnet School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
300 students · 1.7 km away
Iles Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
414 students · 1.9 km away
Springfield Ball Charter School
Springfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
394 students · 2.0 km away
Springfield Southeast High Sch
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,229 students · 2.0 km away
McClernand Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
213 students · 2.8 km away
Lanphier High School
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,117 students · 2.9 km away
Fairview Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students · 3.0 km away
Harvard Park Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Freeport Middle School
Freeport · Public middle · Grades 7–8
515 students
Irving Middle School
Maywood · Public middle · Grades 5–8
515 students
Jefferson Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
517 students
Galesburg Jr High School
Galesburg · Public middle · Grades 7–8
518 students
Thurgood Marshall School
Rockford · Public middle · Grades 5–8
514 students
Herrin Middle School
Herrin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Washington Middle School a good school?
Washington Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 20.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #592 of 670 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Washington Middle School rank in Illinois?
Washington Middle School ranks #592 of 670 middle schools in Illinois and #13645 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School had 516 students in 2025.
Is Washington Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Washington Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washington Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Washington Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.