Serving 997 students in grades 6-8, Bloomington Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 997 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bloomington Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bloomington Jr High School's student population of 997 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
997 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bloomington Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bloomington Jr High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2529 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
19%
28%
Black
22%
16%
White
40%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bloomington Jr High School's ranking?
Bloomington Jr High School is ranked #2529 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bloomington Jr High School often compared to?
Bloomington Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingsley Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Bloomington Jr High School?
997 students attend Bloomington Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Bloomington Jr High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bloomington Jr High School?
Bloomington Jr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bloomington Jr High School offer ?
Bloomington Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bloomington Jr High School part of?
Bloomington Jr High School is part of Bloomington SD 87 School District.
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