Bloomington Jr High School vs Colene Hoose Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 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
Colene Hoose Elem School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students
| Measure | Bloomington Jr High School Bloomington, Illinois | Colene Hoose Elem School Normal, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #538 of 670 | #845 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12812 of 15,369 | #25358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,050 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 37% |
| city | Bloomington | Normal |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colene Hoose Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 25.2).
- •Colene Hoose Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 16%).
- •Colene Hoose Elem School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 25%).
- •Colene Hoose Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 65%).
- •Colene Hoose Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.1).
- •Bloomington Jr High School is the larger school with 1,050 students compared with 413.
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 Colene Hoose Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Colene Hoose Elem School ranks higher (49.7 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 Colene Hoose Elem School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Normal in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bloomington Jr High School: 1,050. Colene Hoose Elem School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bloomington Jr High School and Colene Hoose Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bloomington Jr High School is 538th of 670 and Colene Hoose Elem School is 845th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).