At a glance
Reported students
659
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
269
Washington Middle School: 659 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
11.2:1 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
- 695
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Washington Middle School
Washington Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Lyons. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Lyons SD 103. NCES reports 659 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 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, below 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 (79.2%) and White (13.2%). English learners represent 27.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Washington Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 59 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
- 27.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.2%
- Hispanic79.2%
- Black4.9%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
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
Not reported as 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 Lyons SD 103
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
366 reported students
Edison Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
282 reported students
Home Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
256 reported students
J W Robinson Jr Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
251 reported students
Costello School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
228 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L J Hauser Jr High School Middle · Riverside SD 96 | 06–08 | 597 | 0.9 mi |
| S E Gross Middle School Middle · Brookfield Lagrange Park SD 95 | 06–08 | 498 | 1.6 mi |
| Heritage Middle School Middle · Berwyn South SD 100 | 06–08 | 447 | 1.8 mi |
| Freedom Middle School Middle · Berwyn South SD 100 | 06–08 | 504 | 2.4 mi |
| Heritage Middle School Middle · Summit SD 104 | 06–08 | 447 | 2.6 mi |
| Park Junior High School Middle · La Grange SD 102 | 07–08 | 661 | 3 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 Lyons SD 103.
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School reported 659 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 695 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 659 students and 59 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 Lyons SD 103 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Washington Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80% 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 Lyons SD 103, based in Lyons, IL, which operates 6 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 L J Hauser Jr High School (0.9 mi), S E Gross Middle School (1.6 mi), Heritage Middle School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.