Enrollment
1,050
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170648000319
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 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 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #11 of 16
- public schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- 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 #11 of 16 public schools in Bloomington, IL.
School address
District: Bloomington Sd 87 · Illinois
NCES ID 170648000319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bloomington Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bloomington Jr High School
Bloomington Jr High School is a large middle school in Bloomington, Illinois, enrolling 1,050 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,050 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 364 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,050 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Bloomington's middle schools, it stands alongside Evans Junior High School (778 students): Bloomington Jr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 13.5:1).
Bloomington Sd 87 also operates Bloomington High School (1,369 students) and Oakland Elementary School (446 students) alongside Bloomington Jr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 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
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 75% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 32% in Illinois - lower ratio than 68% 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
$15,667
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,050 Top 7% in Illinois - larger than 93% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 81.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170648000319
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.8%
In-school suspensions 173
Out-of-school suspensions 191
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomington Sd 87, which includes Bloomington Jr High School.
$15,667
Per student
-8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.6%
State 29.1%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 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 | Higher 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 | Higher 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
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Bloomington
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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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 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% 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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 #11 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.
Is Bloomington Jr High School a good school?
Bloomington Jr High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.