Evans Junior High School

www.unit5.org

742 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Evans Junior High School, located at 2901 Morrissey Drive in Bloomington, Illinois, is a prominent middle school serving the Unit 5 School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that bridges the transition between elementary school and the rigorous demands of high school. It serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing core curriculum requirements with a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, music programs, and student clubs designed to engage students during their formative middle school years.

Beyond its academic offerings, Evans Junior High is recognized for its commitment to community and character development. The school utilizes a collaborative approach involving teachers, parents, and administrators to promote a positive school culture. With its location in the heart of Bloomington, it remains a central fixture in the local educational landscape, consistently striving to prepare its students for future success through a combination of traditional instruction, modern technology integration, and social-emotional learning initiatives.

742

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Evans Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	105
Black	79
Asian	123
Two or More	39
American Indian	3

White
393 (53.0 %)
Asian
123 (16.6 %)
Hispanic
105 (14.2 %)
Black
79 (10.6 %)
Two or More
39 (5.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

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:	McLean County USD 5
Phone:	(309)557-4406
Website:	http://www.unit5.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 265

Grade 7 250

Grade 8 227