For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,988 students in 61761, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 61761, IL are Chiddix Jr High School, Parkside Jr High School and Kingsley Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61761 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61761, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61761, IL Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chiddix Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S Walnut St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4405
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4405
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #22.
Parkside Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N Parkside Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4408
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4408
Grades: 6-8
| 641 students
Rank: #33.
Kingsley Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 Kingsley St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4407
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4407
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Illinois Bridge Academy
Alternative School
2000 Jacobssen Dr
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5120
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5120
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcclean Co Detention Center
Alternative School
903 N Main St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5550
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5550
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 61761, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61761, IL include Chiddix Jr High School, Parkside Jr High School and Kingsley Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61761?
5 public middle schools are located in 61761.
What is the racial composition of students in 61761?
61761 public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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