Bloomington Jr High School vs Chiddix Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bloomington Jr High School
Bloomington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,050 students
Chiddix Jr High School
Normal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
| Measure | Bloomington Jr High School Bloomington, Illinois | Chiddix Jr High School Normal, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #538 of 670 | #234 of 670 |
| National rank | #12812 of 15,369 | #6889 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,050 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 40% |
| city | Bloomington | Normal |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chiddix Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 25.2).
- •Chiddix Jr High School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 16%).
- •Chiddix Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 25%).
- •Chiddix Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 65%).
- •Chiddix Jr High School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.1).
- •Bloomington Jr High School is the larger school with 1,050 students compared with 597.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bloomington Jr High School better than Chiddix Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chiddix Jr High School ranks higher (53.5 vs 25.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bloomington Jr High School and Chiddix Jr High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Normal in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bloomington Jr High School: 1,050. Chiddix Jr High School: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bloomington Jr High School and Chiddix Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Bloomington Jr High School is 538th of 670 and Chiddix Jr High School is 234th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).