Enrollment
724
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172058002348
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm is a large middle school in Joliet, Illinois, enrolling 724 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 724 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Joliet's middle schools, it stands alongside Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students): Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 15.8:1).
Joliet Psd 86 also operates Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students) and Dirksen Junior High School (653 students) alongside Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 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
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 58% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% 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
$17,920
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 724 Top 13% in Illinois - larger than 87% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 55.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172058002348
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.0%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 70
Expulsions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joliet Psd 86, which includes Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm.
$17,920
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 63.0%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 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 | Lower 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
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 15.8:1 students per teacher
Aux Sable Middle Sch
Standard public school
844 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Dirksen Junior High School
Standard public school
653 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Gompers Junior High School
Standard public school
615 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
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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 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm a good school?
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.