Washington Junior High
Riverdale, IL · Dolton SD 148 · Grades 7 - 8
622nd of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 9%▲ Improving
Washington Junior High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Washington Junior High 622nd of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 9% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 9th in 2025 — improving.
Washington Junior High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Washington Junior High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 124 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 99.3% | 96.0% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Washington Junior High
Typical home value $130K in zip 60827 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Washington Junior High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Roosevelt Junior High SchoolDolton SD 148 · 1 mi away612th of 685
ELA 30% · Math 14% - 2Lincoln Junior High SchoolDolton SD 148 · 1.3 mi away580th of 685
ELA 26% - 2Brooks Middle SchoolHarvey SD 152 · 1.5 mi away613th of 685
ELA 31% · Math 13% - 1Calumet Elem SchoolCalumet Public SD 132 · 1.9 mi away617th of 685
ELA 37% · Math 5% - 1Rosa L Parks Middle SchoolW Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 · 2.3 mi away672nd of 685
ELA 21% · Math 4% - 3Coolidge Middle SchoolSouth Holland SD 151 · 2.4 mi away524th of 685
ELA 44% · Math 18% - 3Everett F Kerr Middle SchoolCook County SD 130 · 3 mi away517th of 685
ELA 45% · Math 18% - 2Veterans Memorial Middle SchCook County SD 130 · 3.3 mi away591st of 685
ELA 34% · Math 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Washington Junior High in?
Washington Junior High is part of the Dolton SD 148 district in Riverdale, Illinois.
Is Washington Junior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington Junior High 622nd of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Washington Junior High?
Black 96%, Hispanic 2%, Two or more races 2% (124 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington Junior High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60827 is $130K 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.