- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bloomington, IL
Bloomington Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Bloomington Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170648000319
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bloomington Jr High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #12 of 16
- public schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 1,050
- students enrolled
Bloomington Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomington Jr High School ranks #12 of 16 public schools in Bloomington, IL.
School address
District: Bloomington Sd 87 · Illinois
NCES ID 170648000319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170648000319 · Bloomington, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,050 enr · 13:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomington High School (1,369 students)
Resource Investment Index #12 of 16 public schools in Bloomington. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Bloomington Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomington Hi
Bloomington High School
1,369 students
- This school
Bloomington Jr High School
1,050 students
- Oakland Elemen 446
Oakland Elementary School
446 students
- Bent Elem Scho 389
Bent Elem School
389 students
- Washington Ele 379
Washington Elem School
379 students
- Sheridan Elem 314
Sheridan Elem School
314 students
What this shows Bloomington Jr High School reports 1,050 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bloomington Jr High School compares
Bloomington Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,050
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Illinois - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
173
in-school suspensions + 191 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.0%
African American 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 15.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Bloomington Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomington Sd 87, which includes Bloomington Jr High School.
$17,431
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 59.6%
State 29.1%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bloomington Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakland Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bent Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bloomington Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools in Bloomington
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,050 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bloomington Jr High School
How many students attend Bloomington Jr High School?
Bloomington Jr High School has 1,050 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bloomington, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomington Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bloomington Jr High School is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bloomington Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Bloomington Jr High School is White at 38.0% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bloomington Jr High School?
Bloomington Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bloomington Jr High School rank among public schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomington Jr High School ranks #12 of 16 public schools in Bloomington, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomington Sd 87?
Besides Bloomington Jr High School, Bloomington Sd 87 also operates Bloomington High School (1,369 students), Oakland Elementary School (446 students), and Bent Elem School (389 students). See the Bloomington Sd 87 district page for the complete list.
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