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Washington Jr High School

201 N Washington St, Naperville, IL, 60540

Top 25% School in Illinois

Ranked 71 of 955 in Illinois

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Washington Jr High School

201 N Washington St, Naperville, IL, 60540

Top 25% School in Illinois

Ranked 71 of 955 in Illinois

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About Washington Jr High School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 54%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 54% in Math and 58% in Reading.
43
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
561
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 70.41%
Asian 9.27%
Hispanic 8.02%
Black 5.17%
Two+ Races 6.24%
Native Am. 0%
White
70.41%
Asian
9.27%
Hispanic
8.02%
Black
5.17%
Two+ Races
6.24%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 561
46.35%
260 Female
53.3%
299 Male

Student Population

561 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

280 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Washington Jr High School Contact Information

Address

201 N Washington St, Naperville, IL, 60540

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Phone

(630) 420-6390

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TOP 71 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Washington Jr High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A lot is happening at Washington Junior High School! The WJHS Musical, Girls' Basketball Tournaments, and Science Club meetings are just a few of the things going on at the school. Students can also join the Battle of the Books, the Newspaper Club, and the Yearbook Meeting. These events show that the school really cares about helping students be creative, work together, and do well in school.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of teaching make Washington Jr. High fun?

Ans. Learning is more fun and helps students think critically when they do hands-on projects, work with others, and ask questions.

Q2.How does the school encourage students to be creative?

Ans. Programs in music, art, theater, and writing give people chances to express themselves and develop their imaginations.

Q3. How does the school take care of the health of its students?

Ans. Mindfulness activities, counseling services, and wellness programs help students build emotional strength and learn how to live a healthy life.

Q4. How do you develop your leadership skills?

Ans. Student councils, group projects, and chances to speak in front of a group all help people build confidence, take responsibility, and work together.

Q5. How does Washington Jr. High work with families and the community?

Ans. Events for parents, regular communication, and partnerships with the community all help to build connections and get people involved.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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