Washington Elem School
Oglesby, IL · Oglesby ESD 125 · Grades 6 - 8
339th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 51%▲ Improving
Washington Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Washington Elem School 339th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 51% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2019 to 51th in 2025 — improving.
Washington Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Washington Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 127 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.6% | 72.4% | ▼ 10.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.0% | 20.5% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 5.5% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Washington Elem School
Typical home value $169K in zip 61348 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Washington Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Lincoln Jr High SchoolLa Salle ESD 122 · 3.5 mi away644th of 685
ELA 27% · Math 9% - 5Parkside Middle SchoolPeru ESD 124 · 4.9 mi away363rd of 685
ELA 57% · Math 30% - 4Central Intermediate SchoolOttawa ESD 141 · 12.3 mi away448th of 685
ELA 48% · Math 26% - 3Shepherd Middle SchoolOttawa ESD 141 · 12.3 mi away501st of 685
ELA 46% · Math 20% - 4Putnam County Jr High SchoolPutnam County CUSD 535 · 12.6 mi away458th of 685
ELA 47% · Math 27% - 2Northlawn Jr High SchoolStreator ESD 44 · 16.2 mi away568th of 685
ELA 40% · Math 14% - 6Fieldcrest Middle SchoolFieldcrest CUSD 6 · 16.4 mi away319th of 685
ELA 57% · Math 36% - 5Northbrook SchoolMendota CCSD 289 · 18.5 mi away384th of 685
ELA 55% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Washington Elem School in?
Washington Elem School is part of the Oglesby ESD 125 district in Oglesby, Illinois.
Is Washington Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington Elem School 339th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 51% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Washington Elem School?
White 72%, Hispanic 21%, Two or more races 6% (127 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61348 is $169K 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.