Parkside Jr High School

www.unit5.org

641 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Parkside Junior High School, located at 101 N. Parkside Rd in Normal, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within Unit District 5. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. It is known for maintaining a structured environment that prioritizes academic growth while fostering social and emotional development during the critical middle school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Parkside Junior High is highly regarded for its diverse extracurricular offerings, which include competitive athletics, music programs, and various student clubs. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative learning, aiming to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of the neighboring high schools. As a central part of the Normal community, it is recognized for its dedicated faculty and a commitment to creating an inclusive atmosphere that supports a wide range of student interests and learning styles.

641

Total Students

49.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkside Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	404
Hispanic	83
Black	103
Asian	12
Two or More	37
American Indian	2

White
404 (63.0 %)
Black
103 (16.1 %)
Hispanic
83 (12.9 %)
Two or More
37 (5.8 %)
Asian
12 (1.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)557-4408
Website:	http://www.unit5.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	641
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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 6 203

Grade 7 197

Grade 8 241