At a glance
Reported students
690
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
511
Washington Middle School: 690 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 629
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Washington Middle School
Washington Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Aurora. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Aurora West USD 129. NCES reports 690 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, above the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (67.5%) and White (20.1%). English learners represent 22.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Washington Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.1%
- Hispanic67.5%
- Black7.7%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Aurora West USD 129
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Herget Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
594 reported students
Jefferson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
577 reported students
Jewel Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
490 reported students
Freeman Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
529 reported students
Greenman Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
528 reported students
McCleery Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
513 reported students
Public schools near Washington Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Middle School Middle · Aurora West USD 129 | 06–08 | 577 | 1.3 mi |
| Herget Middle School Middle · Aurora West USD 129 | 06–08 | 594 | 2.2 mi |
| K D Waldo Middle School Middle · Aurora East USD 131 | 06–08 | 729 | 3.2 mi |
| Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad Middle · Aurora East USD 131 | 06–08 | 284 | 3.3 mi |
| Jewel Middle School Middle · Aurora West USD 129 | 06–08 | 490 | 3.6 mi |
| C F Simmons Middle School Middle · Aurora East USD 131 | 06–08 | 792 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle School
What grades does Washington Middle School serve?
Washington Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Aurora West USD 129.
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School reported 690 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 629 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 690 students and 44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Washington Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Washington Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Aurora West USD 129 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Washington Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Washington Middle School in?
Washington Middle School is part of Aurora West USD 129, based in Aurora, IL, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Washington Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jefferson Middle School (1.3 mi), Herget Middle School (2.2 mi), K D Waldo Middle School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.