At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
516
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
80%+26.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.3:1
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 Springfield, Illinois. The school enrolls 516 students. It is part of the Springfield SD 186 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
10.3:1 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
DistrictSpringfield SD 186
County17167
CitySpringfield
ZIP62703
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173708003844
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment516
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino3.2%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian46.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native37.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races11.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.2%
Hispanic
3.2%
Black
0.4%
Asian
46.8%
Two+
11.9%
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.