Bloomington Jr High School

School Overview
Bloomington Junior High School, located at 901 Colton Avenue in Bloomington, Illinois, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Bloomington Public Schools District 87. The school typically caters to students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on a transitional curriculum designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic environment of high school. The facility is situated in a residential area of Bloomington and plays a significant role in the local community by fostering both academic growth and extracurricular development for its middle-school-aged population.

Academically, the school emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while also offering a variety of exploratory classes, such as the arts, music, and physical education. Beyond the classroom, Bloomington Junior High provides numerous opportunities for student involvement, including competitive athletics, clubs, and service organizations. By encouraging student participation in these diverse activities, the school aims to support the social-emotional maturation of its students, preparing them for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.
1,006
Total Students
81.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bloomington Jr High School
Demographic Student Count
White437
Hispanic168
Black239
Asian24
Two or More133
American Indian3
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    437 (43.4 %)
  • Black
    239 (23.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    168 (16.7 %)
  • Two or More
    133 (13.2 %)
  • Asian
    24 (2.4 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bloomington SD 87
Phone: (309)827-0086
Website: http://www.district87.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,006
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 81.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 353
Grade 7 326
Grade 8 327

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bloomington Jr High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6353
Grade 7326
Grade 8327
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bloomington Jr High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female50049.7%
Male50650.3%