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Bloomington Jr High School

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataMiddleRegularGrades 6–8City: Small

Reported Enrollment

1,006

students

District

Bloomington SD 87

County Context Score

76/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

901 Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL, 61701

School District

Bloomington SD 87

NCES Identifiers

School ID
170648000319
District ID
1706480

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

6–8

Middle · Regular

Enrollment

1,006 students

School Setting

City: Small

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Bloomington Jr High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

McLean County has 60 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 9 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

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What Bloomington Jr High School tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Bloomington SD 87, McLean County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 6–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • City: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Bloomington Jr High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Bloomington SD 87.

School scale

1,006 students

Bloomington Jr High School reports 1,006 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 10 other middle schools in McLean County with enrollment data, 10 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 425 students.

County peer set

11 middle schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 463 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

9 district schools

Bloomington SD 87 lists 6 primary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

6

Middle

1

High

1

Other

1

Nearby context inside Bloomington SD 87

Bent Elem SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 374 studentsListed
Irving Elementary SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 342 studentsListed
Oakland Elementary SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 466 studentsListed
Sheridan Elem SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 365 studentsListed
Stevenson Elem SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 328 studentsListed
Washington Elem SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 353 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Kingsley Jr High School6–8753 students
Evans Junior High School6–8742 students
Parkside Jr High School6–8641 students
Chiddix Jr High School6–8594 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Bloomington Jr High School a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Bloomington SD 87.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Bloomington Jr High School?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Bloomington Jr High School data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Bloomington Jr High School with nearby schools?

Bloomington Jr High School should be compared with 11 middle schools in McLean County, plus other schools in Bloomington SD 87. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Bloomington Jr High School?

Before using Bloomington Jr High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Bloomington SD 87.

Part of Bloomington SD 87

Bloomington Jr High School is one of 9 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 4,963 students across 9 schools.

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Schools in District

9

Reported Enrollment

4,963

9 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early EducPK · OtherListed only
  • Bent Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Bloomington High School9–12 · HighProfile
  • Irving Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Oakland Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Sheridan Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Stevenson Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Washington Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only

Similar Schools

Kingsley Jr High School

Grades 6–8
753 students
RegularListed only

Evans Junior High School

Grades 6–8
742 students
RegularListed only

Parkside Jr High School

Grades 6–8
641 students
RegularListed only

Chiddix Jr High School

Grades 6–8
594 students
RegularListed only

Tri-Valley Middle School

Grades 4–8
463 students
RegularListed only

McLean County Schools

County Context Score

76/100

County-level composite across 60 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor