- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Joliet, IL
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
Federal NCES profile for Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172058002348
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 724
- students enrolled
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Joliet, IL.
School address
District: Joliet Psd 86 · Illinois
NCES ID 172058002348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172058002348 · Joliet, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
724 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 5 middle schools in Joliet. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hufford Junior
Hufford Junior High School
1,072 students
- This school
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
724 students
- Dirksen Junior
Dirksen Junior High School
653 students
- Sator Sanchez
Sator Sanchez Elem School
635 students
- Pershing Elem
Pershing Elem School
621 students
- Lynne Thigpen
Lynne Thigpen Elem School
620 students
What this shows Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm compares
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,414
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.5%
African American 19.9%
White 3.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joliet Psd 86, which includes Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm.
$22,414
Per student
+23%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 63.0%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hufford Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dirksen Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sator Sanchez Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynne Thigpen Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar middle schools in Joliet
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hufford Junior High School
Standard public school
1,072 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Aux Sable Middle Sch
Standard public school
844 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Dirksen Junior High School
Standard public school
653 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Gompers Junior High School
Standard public school
615 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~724 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
How many students attend Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm?
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm has 724 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Joliet, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm?
The largest demographic group at Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm is Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment, in Joliet, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm?
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm rank among middle schools in Joliet?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Joliet, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Joliet on the city page.
What other schools are in Joliet Psd 86?
Besides Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm, Joliet Psd 86 also operates Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students), Dirksen Junior High School (653 students), and Sator Sanchez Elem School (635 students). See the Joliet Psd 86 district page for the complete list.
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