Bloomington Junior High School

Educational opportunities abound at Bloomington Junior High School.

Bloomington Junior High School offers plenty of fun after school activities.

Bloomington Junior High School offers a space where all people can learn and thrive.

Students are the highest priority at Bloomington Junior High School.

Bloomington Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

901 Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL

Bloomington School District No. 87

2.8

2.6

1,050 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Sherri Thomas

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
18%

Reading Proficiency
35%

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

35%

Math Proficiency

18%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 80	Full Time Teachers 80
Teachers in First or Second Year 9.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female 50.6%	Male 49.4%
White 37.7%	Black 23.8%
Hispanic 20.6%	Two or more races 15.4%
Asian 2%

School Rankings

#9 Most Diverse Public MS in Illinois

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 Alum

2/13/2017

all teachers are super friendly and helpful. wish the school would be a bit safer but it is usually the fault of students, not faculty. has a really good music program that I particularly enjoyed.

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1.0 parent

5/18/2026

It’s a horrible school. They preach that they don’t condone bullying yet do nothing about it, absolutely disgusting. Don’t enroll your child into this school.

1.0 other

2/2/2026

I did not have the best experience overall but most teachers try their best with the tough situations

2.0 other

1/25/2025

As an old student who used to go to junior high, I'm now a freshman at BHS. I'm realizing how much things were justified in BJHS. From the fights being every singular day to peers cursing and being unkind to each other, to people trying to be "gangsters"?! It was a mess. Certain teachers would be lo...

5.0 parent

9/8/2024

My student is having a truly fantastic education with plenty of opportunities for success. Teachers that care, and a real world diversity experience.

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Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone

Kelly Reel

RE/MAX Rising

(309) 328-8971

21 Total Sales

5 in Attendance Zone

$159K - $365K Price Range

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60 Total Sales

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(618) 353-1172

32 Total Sales

4 in Attendance Zone

$105K - $304K Price Range

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(224) 970-2657

36 Total Sales

7 in Attendance Zone

$137K - $305K Price Range

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Ryan Utterback

Utterback Real Estate

(217) 672-5052

140 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$119,900 Price

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RE/MAX Rising

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82 Total Sales

16 in Attendance Zone

$50K - $756K Price Range

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Homes for Sale

$119,900

3 Beds
2 Baths

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Greg Zavitz

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3 Beds
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$374,900

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
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Bloomington High School

9th to 12th
Public

B+

Safe School Program

7th to 12th
Public

Regional Alop School

7th to 12th
Public

Illinois Mclean County Bloomington 61701

Bloomington Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Bloomington, IL and is served by the Bloomington School District No. 87 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,050 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Bloomington Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bloomington High School, Safe School Program, Regional Alop School, and more. Learn more about what Bloomington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bloomington Junior High School.

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