- Enrollment
- 3,641
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170471000160
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #9 of 11
- middle schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 690
- students enrolled
Washington Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Washington Middle School held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.1 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 170471000160 · Aurora, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
690 enr · 15:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: West Aurora High School (3,641 students)
Washington Middle School held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.1 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Washington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Aurora Hi
West Aurora High School
3,641 students
- This school 690
Washington Middle School
690 students
- Herget Middle 594
Herget Middle School
594 students
- Jefferson Midd 577
Jefferson Middle School
577 students
- Freeman Elem S 529
Freeman Elem School
529 students
- Greenman Elem 528
Greenman Elem School
528 students
What this shows Washington Middle School reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Middle School compares
Washington Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 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
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% 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 methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% 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
$16,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Aurora West Usd 129 reports $16,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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 | Lower 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
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- 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 14.2:1 students per teacher
Fischer Middle School
Standard public school
861 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
Standard public school
807 students 12.6:1 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 12.4:1 students per teacher
Still Middle School
Standard public school
709 students 13.6:1 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 (~690 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% 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 51/100 (higher 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 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.
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.