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Parkside Jr High School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
101 N Parkside Rd, Normal, IL 61761 · (309) 557-4408 · Part of McLean County Unit School District 5
Students
598
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
46%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Parkside Jr High School
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 11.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts29%
State average 30.7%
Location
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101 N Parkside Rd, Normal
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6200
Grade 7197
Grade 8200
Grade 91
Enrollment over time
679’20
637’21
641’22
586’23
598’24
Down 11.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 57%Black 18%Hispanic 13%Two or more races 9%Asian 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.