For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,682 students in Champaign, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Champaign, IL are Edison Middle School, R E A D Y Program and Franklin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Champaign, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Champaign have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Champaign, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 W Green St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #22.
R E A D Y Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 E University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
817 N Harris Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: #44.
International Prep Academy
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1605 W Kirby Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3995
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3995
Grades: K-8
| 568 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Crescent Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3790
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3790
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
Rank: n/an/a
Actions Program
Alternative School
402 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Champaign, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Education For Employment Sys 330 High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
3 Henson Place
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-1382
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-1382
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
R E A D Y Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
512 W Church Street
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Champaign, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Champaign, IL include Edison Middle School, R E A D Y Program and Franklin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Champaign?
6 public middle schools are located in Champaign.
What is the racial composition of students in Champaign?
Champaign public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Champaign are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Champaign include: Edison Middle School vs. Franklin Middle School, Jefferson Middle School vs. Franklin Middle School, Franklin Middle School vs. Edison Middle School
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