IllinoisSchoolsWashington Junior High

Washington Junior High

PublicRegularGrades 78
Riverdale, Illinois · Dolton SD 148
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students118
Student:Teacher11.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
118
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
100%+46.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Washington Junior High is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Riverdale, Illinois. The school enrolls 118 students. It is part of the Dolton SD 148 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.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictDolton SD 148
County17031
CityRiverdale
ZIP60827
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171245005040

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment118
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino1.6%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian96.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
1.6%
Black
0.0%
Asian
96.8%
Two+
0.8%
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 %100%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)