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Bloomington Jr High School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
901 Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701 · (309) 827-0086 · Part of Bloomington School District 87
Students
1,050
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
65%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Bloomington Jr High School
- Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 12 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 8.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts19%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
901 Colton Ave, Bloomington
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6359
Grade 7339
Grade 8352
Enrollment over time
1,152’20
1,064’21
1,006’22
997’23
1,050’24
Down 8.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 38%Black 24%Hispanic 20%Two or more races 15%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
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.