Washington Middle School
Johnston City, IL · Johnston City CUSD 1 · Grades 5 - 8
565th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 18%· Stable
Washington Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Washington Middle School 565th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 18% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2019 to 18th in 2025.
Washington Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Washington Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 300 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.3% | 89.7% | ▼ 5.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 6.3% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 4.0% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Washington Middle School
Typical home value $108K in zip 62951 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2008
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Washington Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Herrin Middle SchoolHerrin CUSD 4 · 5.7 mi away282nd of 685
ELA 63% · Math 36% - 2Central Jr High SchoolFrankfort CUSD 168 · 5.8 mi away579th of 685
ELA 40% · Math 12% - 4Marion Jr High SchoolMarion CUSD 2 · 6.5 mi away443rd of 685
ELA 44% · Math 31% - 10Carterville Intermediate SchCarterville CUSD 5 · 9.3 mi away68th of 685
ELA 74% · Math 67% - 8Carterville Jr High SchCarterville CUSD 5 · 9.4 mi away192nd of 685
ELA 64% · Math 49% - 2Zeigler-Royalton Jr High SchoolZeigler-Royalton CUSD 188 · 10.5 mi away609th of 685
ELA 33% · Math 11% - 5Benton Grade Sch 5-8Benton CCSD 47 · 11.6 mi away406th of 685
ELA 51% · Math 29% - 1Carbondale Middle SchoolCarbondale ESD 95 · 16.3 mi away624th of 685
ELA 28% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Washington Middle School in?
Washington Middle School is part of the Johnston City CUSD 1 district in Johnston City, Illinois.
Is Washington Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington Middle School 565th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Washington Middle School?
White 90%, Two or more races 6%, Hispanic 4% (300 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62951 is $108K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.