Washington Intermediate School

Summary:

Washington Intermediate School is a public middle school located in Pekin, Illinois, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 393 students. It is part of the Pekin PSD 108 school district.

While Washington Intermediate School outperforms the district average in English Language Arts (ELA), with 40.8% of students proficient or better, it underperforms in Mathematics and Science compared to both the district and state averages. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have fluctuated, reaching as high as 32.0% in 2020-2021, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Despite higher per-student spending at the school, these academic challenges suggest that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional practices and targeted interventions, may need to be addressed to improve student outcomes.

Interestingly, Washington Intermediate School's ELA performance is generally stronger than nearby Broadmoor Junior High School and Wilson Intermediate School, which are also part of the Pekin PSD 108 district. However, in Mathematics and Science, Washington Intermediate School underperforms these nearby schools, as well as Illini Bluffs Middle School, which is in a different district (Illini Bluffs CUSD 327).


Detail:

Public 4-6

 501 Washington St
       Pekin, IL  61554-4287


(309) 477-4721

District: Pekin PSD 108

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,686 Help


Students who attend Washington Intermediate School usually attend:

High:    Pekin Community High School

Feeder schools for Washington Intermediate School:

Elementary:    C B Smith Elementary School
    L E Starke Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  393

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.0%
Two or more races:
6.4%
Hispanic:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Intermediate School ranks worse than 54% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Washington Intermediate School has the largest middle school student body size in the Pekin PSD 108 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Intermediate School is $14,686. 2 middle schools in the Pekin PSD 108 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Intermediate School 1117th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Washington Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Washington Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Washington Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 51.86 1179th 2020 41.6%
2004 55.92 1100th 2030 45.8%
2005 59.87 983rd 2022 51.4%
2006 66.81 822nd 2086 60.6%
2007 63.18 934th 2095 55.4%
2008 72.54 641st 2092 69.4%
2009 68.50 787th 2120 62.9%
2010 65.42 898th 2139 58.0%
2011 62.80 968th 2147 54.9%
2012 61.06 1018th 2166 53.0%
2013 47.96 1201st 2167 44.6%
2014 45.17 1209th 2093 42.2%
2015 44.99 1009th 2052 50.8%
2016 33.33 1340th 2046 34.5%
2017 41.98 1119th 2044 45.3%
2018 35.09 1293rd 2037 36.5%
2019 30.04 1448th 2086 30.6%
2021 46.75 916th 1948 53.0%
2022 43.80 1096th 2082 47.4%
2023 36.69 1244th 2077 40.1%
2024 41.82 1117th 2067 46.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Washington Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.30 36th 78 53.8%
2019 31.31 61st 89 31.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.18 548th 763 28.2%
2019 26.21 951st 1194 20.4%
2021 32.55 410th 640 35.9%
2022 30.72 755th 1113 32.2%
2023 21.83 1014th 1156 12.3%
2024 33.79 757th 1195 36.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.25 1154th 1765 34.6%
2019 36.54 1201st 1816 33.9%
2021 52.94 570th 1514 62.4%
2022 48.29 814th 1763 53.8%
2023 43.69 963rd 1808 46.7%
2024 53.38 711th 1793 60.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.09 1305th 1964 33.6%
2019 28.19 1461st 2019 27.6%
2021 38.15 965th 1680 42.6%
2022 43.02 1027th 1970 47.9%
2023 36.52 1167th 1957 40.4%
2024 42.15 1032nd 1942 46.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Washington Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.96 567th 907 37.5%
2024 40.14 477th 886 46.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.82 1164th 1972 41.0%
2019 33.06 1331st 2019 34.1%
2021 49.47 749th 1707 56.1%
2022 44.61 994th 1977 49.7%
2023 36.74 1175th 1984 40.8%
2024 41.12 1060th 1959 45.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.12 970th 970 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.37 1319th 1463 9.8%
2019 13.72 1352nd 1462 7.5%
2021 30.65 963rd 1308 26.4%
2022 24.52 1158th 1425 18.7%
2023 19.49 1219th 1419 14.1%
2024 22.92 1146th 1392 17.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Open Quote In Pekin, this is the school for your children to go to in 4-6 grade for many reasons. All the staff treats you with respect, and very helpful to any needs your family may have. The staff takes pride in the students and school. The principle worked with special needs children for many years before coming to Washington, that shows very well with patience concerning the children and parents at Washington. The Assistant Principle is also very fair and to the book when it comes to problems that may arise and has good communication with the children and parents. He is very down to earth and is a excellent role model. The teachers at Washington are a big reason I rate this school so high. Most teachers are continuing their educations and have access to the newest ways to teach to keep up with the 21st Century world.

There are many activities at Washington from Chess Teams, to Choir and Science Clubs.

I will be sad when my youngest finishes here in a few years. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Washington Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 255 n/a n/a 1 1 n/a n/a 0 257
1990 715 3 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 718
1991 677 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1992 658 3 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1993 638 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1994 665 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 669
1995 727 1 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1996 727 1 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1997 693 2 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 705
1998 672 2 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 686
1999 645 1 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 655
2000 652 2 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2001 638 4 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2002 522 4 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 532
2003 522 4 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 532
2004 535 3 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 542
2005 496 5 2 3 5 n/a n/a 0 511
2006 474 4 3 4 3 n/a n/a 3 491
2007 488 1 2 8 8 n/a n/a 8 515
2008 492 2 2 9 4 n/a n/a 9 518
2009 486 2 1 7 4 n/a n/a 9 509
2010 480 4 2 7 4 n/a n/a 17 514
2011 487 4 0 8 0 1 10 0 510
2012 494 3 1 15 2 1 17 0 533
2013 433 5 0 15 2 0 17 0 472
2014 431 2 1 13 1 0 24 0 472
2015 457 0 1 9 1 0 31 0 499
2016 467 0 2 11 0 0 34 0 514
2017 467 3 1 12 0 1 28 0 512
2018 516 4 2 13 0 1 32 0 568
2019 470 8 1 13 1 0 25 0 518
2020 462 9 2 11 1 0 32 0 517
2021 381 7 1 12 1 0 23 0 425
2022 376 4 1 14 2 0 30 0 427
2023 338 4 2 22 2 0 25 0 393

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washington Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 257 17.3 14.8 n/a
1990 718 37.3 19.2 n/a
1991 685 37.3 18.3 n/a
1992 670 37.3 17.9 n/a
1993 645 36.3 17.8 n/a
1994 669 35.3 19.0 n/a
1995 735 41.5 17.7 n/a
1996 735 41.5 17.7 n/a
1997 705 42.4 16.6 n/a
1998 686 42.6 16.1 n/a
1999 655 44.6 14.7 n/a
2000 662 46.6 14.2 n/a
2001 648 43.6 14.9 n/a
2002 532 36.0 14.8 43
2003 532 36.0 14.8 43
2004 542 35.0 15.5 37.3
2005 511 35.0 14.6 38.6
2006 491 33.0 14.9 38.1
2007 515 27.0 19.1 40.6
2008 518 26.0 19.9 40.9
2009 509 33.4 15.2 42.8
2010 514 35.0 14.6 52.9
2011 510 33.0 15.4 52.5
2012 533 34.0 15.6 50.8
2013 472 31.7 14.8 53.2
2014 472 32.0 14.7 57.8
2015 499 30.0 16.6 60.1
2016 514 29.0 17.7 58.6
2017 512 30.6 16.6 58.2
2018 568 32.5 17.4 56.7
2019 518 32.6 15.8 58.1
2020 517 32.0 16.1 51.6
2021 425 n/a n/a n/a
2022 427 31.6 13.4 50.8
2023 393 31.1 12.6 61.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Washington Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 257 17.3 14.8 n/a
1990 718 37.3 19.2 n/a
1991 685 37.3 18.3 n/a
1992 670 37.3 17.9 n/a
1993 645 36.3 17.8 n/a
1994 669 35.3 19.0 n/a
1995 735 41.5 17.7 n/a
1996 735 41.5 17.7 n/a
1997 705 42.4 16.6 n/a
1998 686 42.6 16.1 n/a
1999 655 44.6 14.7 n/a
2000 662 46.6 14.2 n/a
2001 648 43.6 14.9 n/a
2002 532 36.0 14.8 43
2003 532 36.0 14.8 43
2004 542 35.0 15.5 37.3
2005 511 35.0 14.6 38.6
2006 491 33.0 14.9 38.1
2007 515 27.0 19.1 40.6
2008 518 26.0 19.9 40.9
2009 509 33.4 15.2 42.8
2010 514 35.0 14.6 52.9
2011 510 33.0 15.4 52.5
2012 533 34.0 15.6 50.8
2013 472 31.7 14.8 53.2
2014 472 32.0 14.7 57.8
2015 499 30.0 16.6 60.1
2016 514 29.0 17.7 58.6
2017 512 30.6 16.6 58.2
2018 568 32.5 17.4 56.7
2019 518 32.6 15.8 58.1
2020 517 32.0 16.1 51.6
2021 425 n/a n/a n/a
2022 427 31.6 13.4 50.8
2023 393 31.1 12.6 61.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
2015100.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%34.0%97.6%100.0%
201697.5%97.7%97.7%97.7%33.7%97.9%64.2%33.5%
2017100.0%98.1%98.1%98.1%29.9%98.4%100.0%29.7%
201898.8%98.4%98.4%98.4%33.4%98.2%99.0%30.1%
201990.9%90.9%90.9%90.9%28.2%90.9%90.9%28.2%
202197.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%87.2%97.4%97.9%19.4%
202297.8%98.0%98.0%98.0%95.8%97.8%98.5%9.5%
202396.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%95.1%96.4%97.2%17.7%
202497.1%97.4%97.4%97.4%30.7%96.6%97.4%11.7%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Intermediate School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $836 (9.7%) $7,811 (90.3%) $8,647
2020 $974 (10.8%) $8,054 (89.2%) $9,027
2021 $1,219 (10.5%) $10,338 (89.4%) $11,558
2022 $1,219 (10.5%) $10,338 (89.4%) $11,558
2023 $2,134 (15.4%) $11,714 (84.6%) $13,848
2024 $2,460 (16.8%) $12,226 (83.2%) $14,686

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1448th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1244th of 2077 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Intermediate School)34.330.8
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pekin PSD 108)22.922.5
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Intermediate School)19.312.5
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pekin PSD 108)11.27.9
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Intermediate School)22.327.9
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pekin PSD 108)2223.6
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Intermediate School)15.417.3
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pekin PSD 108)12.212
 0.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Washington Intermediate School)37.138.9
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Pekin PSD 108)40.247.4
 7.2%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Intermediate School)20.623.5
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pekin PSD 108)18.629.5
 10.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington Intermediate School)12.614.7
 2.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pekin PSD 108)12.616.5
 3.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students518393
 24.1%
African American84
 50%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1322
 69.2%
Pacific Islander00
White470338
 28.1%
Two or More Races2525
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.1%61.6%
 3.5%


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Students at Washington Intermediate School are 86% White, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 393 students attended Washington Intermediate School.

Students who attend Washington Intermediate School usually go on to attend Pekin Community High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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