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Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Joliet, Illinois · Joliet PSD 86
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students724
Student:Teacher14.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
724
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
99%+45.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Joliet, Illinois. The school enrolls 724 students. It is part of the Joliet PSD 86 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictJoliet PSD 86
County17197
CityJoliet
ZIP60433
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172058002348

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment724
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino63.7%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian23.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
63.7%
Black
0.0%
Asian
23.6%
Two+
4.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)