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Washington Jr High School

201 N Washington St, Naperville, IL, 60540

Top 25% School in Illinois

Ranked 24 of 255 in Illinois

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About Washington Jr High School

Washington Junior High School is a public middle school in Naperville, Illinois, which is a city of medium size. There are about 561 students at the school, which serves grades 5 through 8. Washington Junior High School has 43 full-time teachers and three full-time school counselors, which gives it a student-teacher ratio of 13:1, which is a little better than the district average. The school has a full curriculum that includes English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies, as well as a number of electives, enrichment programs, and extracurricular activities that are meant to keep students interested and help them grow as people. Recent data show that 54% of students meet or exceed proficiency in math and 58% meet or exceed proficiency in reading. This is a lot better than the state average. There are 46% girls and 53% boys in the student body, and 15% of the students are considered economically disadvantaged. Washington Junior High School has students from many different backgrounds, including Asian, Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. Washington Junior High School is known for its strong academic results, diverse student body, and supportive learning environment, which gives students chances to keep growing and doing well.

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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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
TOP 24 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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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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.

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

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
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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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
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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