How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bloomington Jr High School | Chiddix Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Normal, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | 597 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 12.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bloomington Jr High School | Chiddix Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,431 | $16,620 |
| District | Bloomington Public Schools District 87 | Mclean County Unit District No. 5 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bloomington Jr High School | Chiddix Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.0% | 57.0% |
| African American | 23.9% | 15.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% | 9.0% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 12.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 15.2% | 6.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bloomington Jr High School | Chiddix Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 632:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.3% | 17.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 173 | 73 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.