What grades does Washington Middle School serve?

Washington Middle School is a Middle school serving students in Springfield, IL. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Washington Middle School located?

Washington Middle School is located at Springfield, IL in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?

Washington Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1.

What schools are in Springfield, IL?

Springfield, IL is served by the local school district. Washington Middle School is one of the Middle schools in the area.

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Washington Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

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Springfield, IL 62703

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Sat

Girls 6th Basketball vs Lincoln Magnet SchoolEvent

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Oct

Sat

Coed Middle School Cross Country @ Jacksonville Middle SchoolEvent

Sport: Cross CountryLevel: Coed Middle SchoolTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Jacksonville Middle SchoolSubsite: Jacksonville Community Park

Oct

Mon

Coed Middle School Cross Country @ Grant Middle SchoolEvent

Sport: Cross CountryLevel: Coed Middle SchoolTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Grant Middle School-SpringfieldSubsite: Lincoln Park

Oct

Tue

FACE/Parent Teacher Committee MeetingStaff DayDistrict-wide

Check the meeting notice for agenda items and parent participation details.

Oct

Wed

60 Minute Early Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Wed

60 Minute Early Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

521

Student:Teacher

10.2:1

Locale

Urban

District

Springfield SD 186

Phone

(217)525-3182

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

3th percentile in IL

Math Proficiency

2th percentile in IL

Chronic Absenteeism

78.3%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

485

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Psychologists

0.40000001

Social Workers

1.5

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,554

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$11,983

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$25,502

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 36%Local 48%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$190,001

+8.5% 1yr+32.0% 5yr

Springfield, IL metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.9%

Below 150% poverty line

5.3%

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Uninsured residents

6.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

3,069

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,757

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

877 (32%)

Specific Learning Disability

518 (19%)

Other Health Impairment

500 (18%)

Autism

283 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

103 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

84 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

516

Current enrollment

Stable(-10% 5yr)

Coming Up

Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Girls 6th Basketball vs Lincoln Magnet School

Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 6thTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Jefferson Middle SchoolSubsite: Gym

Event

Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Coed Middle School Cross Country @ Jacksonville Middle School

Sport: Cross CountryLevel: Coed Middle SchoolTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Jacksonville Middle SchoolSubsite: Jacksonville Community Park

Event

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Coed Middle School Cross Country @ Grant Middle School

Sport: Cross CountryLevel: Coed Middle SchoolTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Grant Middle School-SpringfieldSubsite: Lincoln Park

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Springfield SD 186. Washington Middle School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School - Labor DayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete holiday break dates.	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	Open House- Meet the TeacherDistrict-wide Please join us for Meet the Teacher! This will be our Annual Title I meeting.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Back to School Bash / Meet the Teacher NightDistrict-wide We can't wait to see you this Thursday, September 10 from 5-7pm for our 3rd Annual Back to School Bash and Meet the Teacher Night! Due to weather, we will be inside the gym this year. Come at 5 to see the vendors, purchase food and see what grant has to offer. Teachers will be available in an open house-style format starting at 6pm. Parents of band students will have a meeting at 5:30.Cheerleaders will be performing at 6:30.The Choir will be performing at 6:45.We look forward to seeing you!	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	Grandparents BreakfastDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	No School – Teacher InstituteDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Sep 29, 2026	Coed Middle School Cross Country vs Springfield Christian School Sport: Cross CountryLevel: Coed Middle SchoolTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Lincoln ParkSubsite: Lincoln Park	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Girls Middle School Basketball @ Grant Middle School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls Middle SchoolTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Grant Middle School-SpringfieldSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Sat, Oct 3, 2026	Girls 6th Basketball vs Lincoln Magnet School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 6thTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Jefferson Middle SchoolSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Sat, Oct 3, 2026	Coed Middle School Cross Country @ Jacksonville Middle School Sport: Cross CountryLevel: Coed Middle SchoolTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Jacksonville Middle SchoolSubsite: Jacksonville Community Park	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Coed Middle School Cross Country @ Grant Middle School Sport: Cross CountryLevel: Coed Middle SchoolTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Grant Middle School-SpringfieldSubsite: Lincoln Park	Event	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	FACE/Parent Teacher Committee MeetingDistrict-wide Check the meeting notice for agenda items and parent participation details.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Girls Middle School Basketball vs Lincoln Magnet School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls Middle SchoolTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Springfield Washington Middle School	Event	—
Sat, Oct 17, 2026	Boys 6th Basketball vs Lincoln Magnet School Sport: BasketballLevel: Boys 6thTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Grant Middle School-SpringfieldSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Sat, Oct 17, 2026	Girls 6th Basketball vs Grant Middle School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 6thTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Jefferson Middle School	Event	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	2:30 Dismissal for all District-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	60 Minute Early Dismissal – Parent/Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	No School - Parent Teacher Conferences District-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Sat, Oct 31, 2026	Boys 6th Basketball @ Grant Middle School Sport: BasketballLevel: Boys 6thTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Grant Middle School-SpringfieldSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	FACE/Parent Teacher Committee MeetingDistrict-wide Check the meeting notice for agenda items and parent participation details.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	Girls 7/8th Basketball @ Franklin Middle School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 7/8thTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Springfield Franklin Middle SchoolSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	Girls Middle School Basketball @ Lincoln Magnet School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls Middle SchoolTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Lincoln Magnet SchoolSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Sat, Nov 21, 2026	Boys 6th Basketball vs Lincoln Magnet School Sport: BasketballLevel: Boys 6thTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Grant Middle School-SpringfieldSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Boys 7th Basketball @ Lincoln Magnet School Sport: BasketballLevel: Boys 7thTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Springfield Ball CharterSubsite: Springfield Ball Charter	Event	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Boys 8th Basketball @ Lincoln Magnet School Sport: BasketballLevel: Boys 8thTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Springfield Ball CharterSubsite: Springfield Ball Charter	Event	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	Boys 7/8th Basketball vs Glenwood Middle School Sport: BasketballLevel: Boys 7/8thTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Springfield Washington Middle School	Event	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	Boys 7/8th Basketball vs Franklin Middle School Sport: BasketballLevel: Boys 7/8thTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Springfield Washington Middle SchoolSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Boys Middle School Basketball @ Jacksonville Middle School Sport: BasketballLevel: Boys Middle SchoolTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Jacksonville Middle SchoolSubsite: JMS Gym	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Boys Middle School Basketball @ Jacksonville Middle School Sport: BasketballLevel: Boys Middle SchoolTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Jacksonville Middle SchoolSubsite: JMS Gym	Event	—
Tue, Jan 12, 2027	Boys 7/8th Basketball @ Rochester Junior High School Sport: BasketballLevel: Boys 7/8thTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Rochester Junior High SchoolSubsite: Default Facility	Event	—
Wed, Jan 27, 2027	Girls Middle School Volleyball vs Lincoln Magnet School Sport: VolleyballLevel: Girls Middle SchoolTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Springfield Washington Middle SchoolSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Girls Middle School Volleyball @ Grant Middle School Sport: VolleyballLevel: Girls Middle SchoolTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Grant Middle School-SpringfieldSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Sat, Feb 6, 2027	FMS 8th Grade Volleyball Tournament Games:Sport: VolleyballLevel: Girls 7/8thTeam: Washington Middle School	Event	—
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	Girls 7/8th Volleyball vs Franklin Middle School Sport: VolleyballLevel: Girls 7/8thTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Springfield Washington Middle SchoolSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Coed Middle School Track & Field - Outdoor vs Franklin Middle School Sport: Track & Field - OutdoorLevel: Coed Middle SchoolTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Springfield Washington Middle SchoolSubsite: Memorial Stadium LHS	Event	—
Thu, Apr 29, 2027	Coed Middle School Track & Field - Outdoor @ Franklin Middle School Sport: Track & Field - OutdoorLevel: Coed Middle SchoolTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: LanphierSubsite: Memorial Stadium	Event	—
Sat, May 1, 2027	Coed Middle School Track & Field - Outdoor vs Franklin Middle School Sport: Track & Field - OutdoorLevel: Coed Middle SchoolTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Southeast HSSubsite: Football Field	Event	—
Sat, May 1, 2027	Coed Middle School Track & Field - Outdoor vs Lincoln Magnet School Sport: Track & Field - OutdoorLevel: Coed Middle SchoolTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Springfield Washington Middle School	Event	—
Tue, May 4, 2027	Coed Middle School Track & Field - Outdoor @ Lincoln Magnet School Sport: Track & Field - OutdoorLevel: Coed Middle SchoolTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Springfield SoutheastSubsite: Spartan Field	Event	—
Sat, May 8, 2027	Coed Middle School Track & Field - Outdoor @ Franklin Middle School Sport: Track & Field - OutdoorLevel: Coed Middle SchoolTeam: Washington Middle SchoolSite: Southeast HSSubsite: Tom McBride Track	Event	—