Washington Junior High School

Washington Community Schools
210 NE 6th St
Washington, IN 47501
357 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Washington Junior High School, located at 210 NE 6th St in Washington, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution for the local community. As part of the Washington Community Schools district, the school focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school is committed to providing a structured academic environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school while fostering personal and social development during these formative years.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Washington Junior High offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to encourage student engagement. By balancing a rigorous focus on foundational subjects with opportunities for athletics, clubs, and elective exploration, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. Located in the heart of Daviess County, the school plays a vital role in the district’s mission to provide accessible, high-quality public education to the youth of Washington.
357
Total Students
30.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    240 (67.2%)
  • Hispanic
    80 (22.4%)
  • Black
    30 (8.4%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Washington Community Schools
Phone: (812)254-2682
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 151
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 174
Grade 8 183
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Washington Upper Elementary
Washington Community Schools
350 Students
600 NE 6th St
Washington, IN 47501 (0.2 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 6th