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#2021 of 3,813 schools in IL
Parkside JR High School
Middle School · Mclean County USD 5 · Normal, IL
A Mclean County USD 5 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
101 N Parkside Rd, Normal, IL 61761
- Math 24% proficient (2021)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parkside JR High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Parkside JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,885/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Normal), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,642
Median home value
$200,900
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
52.5%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61761; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 730 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Chiddix JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Bloom Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–10 | 2.5 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mclean County USD 5
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #13 of 23
- District spending per student
- $16,620NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parkside JR High School is listed in McLean County USD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parkside JR High School
Parkside JR High School is a public middle school in Normal, IL, part of Mclean County USD 5, serving approximately 586 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,021 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parkside JR High School
What grades does Parkside JR High School serve?
Parkside JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Parkside JR High School?
Parkside JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside JR High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parkside JR High School rank in IL?
Parkside JR High School ranks #2,021 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Parkside JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parkside JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Parkside JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parkside JR High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Parkside JR High School a charter school?
No, Parkside JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parkside JR High School a Title I school?
No, Parkside JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parkside JR High School?
46.9% of students at Parkside JR High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 586
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- McLean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (309) 557-4408
- Area population (ZIP 61761)
- 53,404
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 25.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61761; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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