Bloomington Junior High School

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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

2.7

997 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Sherri Thomas

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
12%

Reading Proficiency
12%

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

12%

Math Proficiency

12%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

9.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

50.3%

Female

49.7%

White

43.4%

Black

23.8%

Hispanic

16.7%

Two or more races

13.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.4%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

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 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.

1.0 parent

8/14/2024

This school is a goat rodeo! There are no consequences for actions. It runs on chaos and none of the administration has control. The administration also does not back parents when there is an issue.Discipline for violence is non existent,offering a slap on the wrist for what in the real world, would...

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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 997 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Bloomington Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 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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