About This School
Washington Junior High School is located in Joliet, IL and is one of 5 middle schools in Joliet Psd 86. It is a magnet school that serves 638 students in grades 6-8.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Washington Junior High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Washington Junior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Washington Junior High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Washington Junior High School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Washington Junior High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Washington Junior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Washington Junior High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Washington Junior High School's students and teachers. more
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Joliet PSD 86 District Spending
$9,190Per Pupil
The Joliet PSD 86 spends $9,190 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 54% on instruction, 41% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Joliet PSD 86 District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Illinois, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSAE Results and ISAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson Instructional Center 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| St Peter Lutheran School 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| St Joseph Elementary School 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| St Patrick Grade School 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| St Mary Nativity School 1.5 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Magnet School
- Grades 6-8
- Joliet PSD 86
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Washington Junior High School402 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5271
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Test Scores
About the ISAT
What is it?
The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Illinois, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSAE Results and ISAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 638
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Washington Junior High School had 83% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 39% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Black
48%
Hispanic
28%
White
17%
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14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Washington Junior High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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