Enrollment
690
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aurora, IL
Washington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170471000160
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #9 of 11
- middle schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 690
- students enrolled
Washington Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #9 of 11 middle schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Aurora West Usd 129 · Illinois
NCES ID 170471000160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Middle School
Washington Middle School is a large middle school in Aurora, Illinois, enrolling 690 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 690 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (20%) (diversity index 50/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 157 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 690 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Aurora's middle schools, it stands alongside Francis Granger Middle School (1,011 students): Washington Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 14.4:1).
Aurora West Usd 129 also operates West Aurora High School (3,641 students) and Herget Middle School (594 students) alongside Washington Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Washington Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$15,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.5%
White 20.1%
African American 7.7%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Washington Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora West Usd 129, which includes Washington Middle School.
$15,437
Per student
-9%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 37.9%
Federal 10.8%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Aurora High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herget Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freeman Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenman Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,641
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Aurora
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Francis Granger Middle School
Standard public school
1,011 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Fischer Middle School
Standard public school
861 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
Standard public school
807 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
C F Simmons Middle School
Standard public school
792 students 13:1 students per teacher
K D Waldo Middle School
Standard public school
729 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Still Middle School
Standard public school
709 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~690 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle School
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has 690 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aurora, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #9 of 11 middle schools in Aurora, 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 Aurora on the city page.
Is Washington Middle School a good school?
Washington Middle School earns 52/100 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 Aurora West Usd 129?
Besides Washington Middle School, Aurora West Usd 129 also operates West Aurora High School (3,641 students), Herget Middle School (594 students), and Jefferson Middle School (577 students). See the Aurora West Usd 129 district page for the complete list.
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