Washington Middle School
Springfield, IL · Springfield SD 186 · Grades 6 - 8
685th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 0%· Stable
Washington Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Washington Middle School 685th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 0% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2019 to 0th 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 521 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 46.2% | 49.3% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| White | 42.3% | 34.2% | ▼ 8.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.7% | 13.1% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 2.7% | ▲ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Washington Middle School
Typical home value $97K in zip 62703 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Washington Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Lincoln Magnet SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.1 mi away140th of 685
ELA 78% · Math 45% - 1Jefferson Middle SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2.6 mi away679th of 685
ELA 16% · Math 5% - 3Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 3.2 mi away504th of 685
ELA 41% · Math 24% - 1U S Grant Middle SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 3.4 mi away667th of 685
ELA 20% · Math 7% - 7Rochester Jr High SchoolRochester CUSD 3A · 5.3 mi away257th of 685
ELA 67% · Math 36% - 4Riverton Middle SchoolRiverton CUSD 14 · 5.6 mi away449th of 685
ELA 53% · Math 22% - 6Rochester Intermediate SchoolRochester CUSD 3A · 6.3 mi away303rd of 685
ELA 52% · Math 43% - 8Glenwood Intermediate SchBall Chatham CUSD 5 · 8.6 mi away196th of 685
ELA 67% · Math 46%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Washington Middle School in?
Washington Middle School is part of the Springfield SD 186 district in Springfield, Illinois.
Is Washington Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington Middle School 685th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 0% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Washington Middle School?
Black 49%, White 34%, Two or more races 13%, Hispanic 3% (521 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62703 is $97K 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.