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Washington Junior High School

Public | 7-10 | 497 students

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Posted February 3, 2010

Washington Junior Hihg School is a very safe place to learn and make friends. This school has taught my child many new and helpful things. The teachers there are very open minded and welcoming. The staff is amazing and the lunches there are good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 10, 2006

I am satisfied with the support our oldest son has received in pursuing his college education goals. The team of teachers showed my son that he is important and all his hard work will pay off. The staff opened our eyes to a whole new avenue for our son's future. We look forward to our other three children passing through Washington Jr. High and hopefully their experience will be as positive as our first one has been. They keep the whole family involved as much as they can in spite of most family's busy schedules. The teachers DO care, but the student has to want to be involved their education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2006

I had to pull my son out of this school. In the first 6 weeks of school I was in there 5 times. My son was continuously being picked on and bullied. He was threatened, pushed, and had water spit on him. I had to bring him clean cloths one day. His counselor was no help. Her interest was in his grades and attendance, which obviously at this point were not well. She stated 'your son just don't want to be here'. Well DUHH!! So, I went to the principal. Her reply, 'kids are just mean and your son is small, he's just gonna have to learn to stick up for himself. Not one child was ever talked to or repremanded for their behavior, until one day my son stuck up for himself and threatened another student.(threatened!) He was suspended! I pulled him out.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 10, 2004

It seems like my child is attending a prison-like school where the teachers are not interested in how a student is doing or what assistance a child might need to improve grades.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
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The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

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The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

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About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

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79%

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86%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

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65%

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About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students79%
Female78%
Male80%
Black, non-Hispanic57%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracial70%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Disabled52%
Non-disabled83%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students92%
Female93%
Male92%
Black, non-Hispanic82%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic95%
Multiracial87%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabled68%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students75%
Female70%
Male79%
Black, non-Hispanic46%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracial67%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Disabled43%
Non-disabled79%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Met Expected Growth".

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Reading

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About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

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About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only. The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools. The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only. The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools. The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
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95 (2010)
 
88 (2009)
 
87 (2008)

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About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 83% 76%
Black 8% 16%
Hispanic 7% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 45%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 16%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 93%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 95%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 56%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 100%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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5700 Whitmer Dr
Toledo, OH 43613
Phone: (419) 473-8449

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