At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
659
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
80%+26.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Washington Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Lyons, Illinois. The school enrolls 659 students. It is part of the Lyons SD 103 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictLyons SD 103
County17031
CityLyons
ZIP60534
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172385002600
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment659
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino72.5%
Black / African American1.2%
Asian5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native19.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
72.5%
Black
1.2%
Asian
5.2%
Two+
1.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.