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Washington Middle School

500 S Elm St, Washington Court House, OH 43160 · (740) 335-0291 · Fayette County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL405 STUDENTS
Enrollment
405
Middle
DISTRICT 456 · STATE 482
Student : Teacher
16.9:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.9:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
123
Grade 7
147
Grade 8
135
Student demographics
White
34385%
DISTRICT 84% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
143%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 8%
Black
92%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 17%
Asian
51%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
348%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
20551%
Female
20049%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
52.4%
OH avg 59.8% . -2.7pp since 2021
Math
62.8%
OH avg 56.1% . -2.4pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
405
-117 (-22%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.9:1
was 20.1:1
% White
85%
was 86%
% Hispanic
3%
was 4%
% Black
2%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Washington Middle School

Located at 500 S Elm St, in Washington Court House, Ohio, Washington Middle School is a modestly sized 6-8 campus that educates 405 students (grades 6 through 8), one of the schools within Washington Court House City.

Washington Middle School is one of 4 schools operated by Washington Court House City, a district that instructs 1,825 students overall.

On the student-mix side, Washington Middle School records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (85%). The remainder reads as 8% multiracial, 3% Hispanic, 2% Black.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Washington Middle School has 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.9:1. The state averages about 17.0:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Fayette County put median household income runs about $63,275, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. Washington Middle School is one of 7 public schools in Fayette County (combined enrollment of about 4,322 students).

Washington High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 6 other public schools cluster around Washington Middle School.

The campus sits in a town-center setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Washington Middle School has ticked down 22%, going from 522 students in 2018 to 405 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 20.1:1 in 2018 to 16.9:1 today.

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Fayette County at a glance

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Population
28,876
Census ACS
Median income
$63,275
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
4,322 students

Quick facts

School name
Washington Middle School
District
Washington Court House City
Address
500 S Elm St, Washington Court House, OH 43160
Phone
(740) 335-0291
County
Fayette County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
405
Teachers (FTE)
24
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
391001101938
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Washington Middle School
How large is Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School enrolls approximately 405 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Washington Middle School serve?
Washington Middle School serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is approximately 16.9:1 (24 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School reports a student body of 85% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School is overseen by Washington Court House City in Fayette County.
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