Is Chiddix Junior High School a good school?

Chiddix Junior High School ranks 425 th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chiddix Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 593 students attended Chiddix Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Chiddix Junior High School?

Students at Chiddix Junior High School are 59% White, 16% African American, 13% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Chiddix Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Chiddix Junior High School usually go on to attend Normal Community High School

Chiddix Junior High School

Summary:

Chiddix Junior High School is a public middle school located in Normal, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 594 students. It is part of the McLean County Unified School District 5, which is ranked 420 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chiddix Junior High School consistently ranks in the top 30-40% of Illinois middle schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, Chiddix outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency for all grades, as well as for each individual grade level. Chiddix's 8th-grade students performed particularly well, with 53.9% proficient or better in ELA and 22.5% in Mathematics, compared to the district and state averages. However, Chiddix's Hispanic and White student groups, as well as students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, performed below the state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Chiddix's academic performance is generally stronger than Parkside Junior High School and Bloomington Junior High School, but lags behind the higher-performing Evans Junior High School and Tri-Valley Middle School, which are also in the McLean County Unified School District 5 and the Tri Valley CUSD 3 districts, respectively. Chiddix's per-student spending of $12,488 in 2022-2023 is higher than the state average, but lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

300 S Walnut St
Normal, IL 61761-3025

(309) 557-4405

District: McLean County Unified School District 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
425^th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,473

Students who attend Chiddix Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Normal Community High School

Feeder schools for Chiddix Junior High School:

Elementary:	Colene Hoose Elementary School
	Fairview Elementary School
	Grove Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 593

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.4%

African American:

16.4%

Asian:

12.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chiddix Junior High School ranks better than 68.8% of middle schools in Illinois. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the McLean County Unified School District 5. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.1. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Chiddix Junior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.4%), African American (16.4%), Asian (12.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the McLean County Unified School District 5. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chiddix Junior High School is 12.1, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the McLean County Unified School District 5! (See more...)

Compare Chiddix Junior High School employs 48.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chiddix Junior High School is $13,473. 2 middle schools in the McLean County Unified School District 5 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chiddix Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chiddix Junior High School 425^th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Chiddix Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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McLean County Unified School District 5:

SchoolDigger ranks McLean County Unified School District 5 420^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Chiddix Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	84.47	149^th	1185	87.4%
2004	78.38	256^th	1204	78.7%
2005	82.94	169^th	1209	86.0%
2006	79.97	195^th	1272	84.7%
2007	76.17	272^nd	1287	78.9%
2008	75.43	301^st	1293	76.7%
2009	78.73	236^th	1318	82.1%
2010	77.79	254^th	1327	80.9%
2011	72.58	364^th	1344	72.9%
2012	64.42	532^nd	1365	61.0%
2013	70.17	376^th	1367	72.5%
2014	77.25	263^rd	1322	80.1%
2015	81.51	204^th	1302	84.3%
2016	63.90	387^th	1294	70.1%
2017	76.47	250^th	1293	80.7%
2018	65.66	385^th	1293	70.2%
2019	70.55	340^th	1356	74.9%
2021	61.64	365^th	1241	70.6%
2022	59.61	446^th	1369	67.4%
2023	62.73	413^th	1367	69.8%
2024	62.10	425^th	1363	68.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chiddix Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	31.29	107^th	164	34.8%
2019	16.50	148^th	179	17.3%
2022	27.78	143^rd	195	26.7%
2023	17.19	168^th	194	13.4%
2024	29.92	113^th	184	38.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chiddix Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.03	98^th	285	65.6%
2019	40.71	200^th	339	41.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Chiddix Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	54.45	184^th	602	69.4%
2019	39.83	391^st	792	50.6%
2021	46.53	209^th	548	61.9%
2022	46.11	302^nd	781	61.3%
2023	41.66	378^th	805	53.0%
2024	40.04	401^st	802	50.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chiddix Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	43.00	632^nd	1161	45.6%
2019	37.05	766^th	1217	37.1%
2021	41.08	565^th	1019	44.6%
2022	31.24	856^th	1221	29.9%
2023	39.38	726^th	1234	41.2%
2024	32.67	827^th	1219	32.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Chiddix Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	63.18	397^th	1226	67.6%
2019	74.79	275^th	1276	78.4%
2021	54.70	393^rd	1017	61.4%
2022	59.27	417^th	1286	67.6%
2023	64.72	368^th	1275	71.1%
2024	63.33	383^rd	1251	69.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Chiddix Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.78	159^th	674	76.4%
2024	45.41	269^th	639	57.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Chiddix Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	65.91	340^th	1223	72.2%
2019	64.93	379^th	1296	70.8%
2021	61.08	309^th	1048	70.5%
2022	58.82	433^rd	1286	66.3%
2023	58.72	426^th	1292	67.0%
2024	58.71	435^th	1264	65.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Chiddix Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	57.98	80^th	209	61.7%
2019	67.73	54^th	201	73.1%
2022	66.75	64^th	198	67.7%
2023	67.54	58^th	192	69.8%
2024	50.56	100^th	184	45.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Chiddix Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	58.27	150^th	511	70.6%
2019	47.80	242^nd	565	57.2%
2021	70.11	50^th	385	87.0%
2022	44.60	251^st	573	56.2%
2023	62.50	136^th	569	76.1%
2024	50.34	215^th	548	60.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chiddix Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	41.72	329^th	590	44.2%
2019	23.78	542^nd	639	15.2%
2023	60.08	192^nd	661	71.0%

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Rank History for White students at Chiddix Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	45.88	465^th	889	47.7%
2019	54.88	385^th	905	57.5%
2021	47.48	388^th	813	52.3%
2022	36.96	548^th	898	39.0%
2023	40.90	512^th	895	42.8%
2024	46.36	462^nd	875	47.2%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Chiddix Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	659	24	12	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	699
1989	645	26	19	7	9	n/a	n/a	0	706
1990	650	37	23	6	14	n/a	n/a	0	730
1991	714	37	26	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	789
1992	784	36	33	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	864
1993	772	47	26	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	856
1994	803	47	30	10	4	n/a	n/a	0	894
1995	582	48	18	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	666
1996	582	48	18	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	666
1997	612	47	25	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	693
1998	625	67	34	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	739
1999	647	83	35	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	789
2000	657	65	32	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	771
2001	650	75	36	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	783
2002	740	90	43	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	894
2003	740	90	43	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	894
2004	686	91	32	33	2	n/a	n/a	0	844
2005	668	67	37	41	1	n/a	n/a	9	823
2006	634	91	44	44	0	n/a	n/a	22	835
2007	649	127	46	54	0	n/a	n/a	0	876
2008	634	103	56	42	0	n/a	n/a	45	880
2009	642	85	78	42	0	n/a	n/a	54	901
2010	612	71	94	43	0	n/a	n/a	36	856
2011	628	66	80	44	3	2	47	0	870
2012	431	76	65	28	2	1	42	0	645
2013	451	81	62	27	0	2	43	0	666
2014	480	76	90	32	1	3	34	0	716
2015	486	73	94	31	1	2	33	0	720
2016	492	59	102	34	1	2	38	0	728
2017	461	57	90	29	1	0	37	0	675
2018	455	75	86	37	3	1	33	0	690
2019	439	88	91	43	1	0	37	0	699
2020	445	101	82	40	1	0	42	0	711
2021	402	86	91	28	0	0	39	0	646
2022	379	99	79	21	0	0	40	0	618
2023	349	90	84	26	0	0	45	0	594
2024	352	97	75	29	0	0	40	0	593

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chiddix Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	699	41.5	16.8	n/a
1989	706	41.0	17.2	n/a
1990	730	40.1	18.2	n/a
1991	789	43.0	18.3	n/a
1992	864	45.8	18.8	n/a
1993	856	48.2	17.8	n/a
1994	894	48.0	18.6	n/a
1995	666	35.6	18.7	n/a
1996	666	35.6	18.7	n/a
1997	693	41.8	16.6	n/a
1998	739	48.0	15.4	n/a
1999	789	53.6	14.7	n/a
2000	771	56.0	13.8	n/a
2001	783	56.3	13.9	n/a
2002	894	67.0	13.3	10.5
2003	894	67.0	13.3	10.5
2004	844	63.2	13.4	19.2
2005	823	55.6	14.8	19.2
2006	835	55.2	15.1	22.4
2007	876	47.0	18.6	22.8
2008	880	45.0	19.6	23.5
2009	901	60.8	14.8	20
2010	856	63.0	13.5	18
2011	870	55.0	15.8	18.7
2012	645	43.6	14.7	19.8
2013	666	57.2	11.6	21.9
2014	716	43.0	16.6	19.6
2015	720	42.0	17.1	21.4
2016	728	41.0	17.7	21
2017	675	42.3	15.9	23.1
2018	690	43.1	15.9	27
2019	699	45.5	15.3	27
2020	711	49.2	14.4	28.7
2021	646	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	618	49.2	12.5	25.4
2023	594	47.1	12.6	30.3
2024	593	48.8	12.1	32

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chiddix Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	699	41.5	16.8	n/a
1989	706	41.0	17.2	n/a
1990	730	40.1	18.2	n/a
1991	789	43.0	18.3	n/a
1992	864	45.8	18.8	n/a
1993	856	48.2	17.8	n/a
1994	894	48.0	18.6	n/a
1995	666	35.6	18.7	n/a
1996	666	35.6	18.7	n/a
1997	693	41.8	16.6	n/a
1998	739	48.0	15.4	n/a
1999	789	53.6	14.7	n/a
2000	771	56.0	13.8	n/a
2001	783	56.3	13.9	n/a
2002	894	67.0	13.3	10.5
2003	894	67.0	13.3	10.5
2004	844	63.2	13.4	19.2
2005	823	55.6	14.8	19.2
2006	835	55.2	15.1	22.4
2007	876	47.0	18.6	22.8
2008	880	45.0	19.6	23.5
2009	901	60.8	14.8	20
2010	856	63.0	13.5	18
2011	870	55.0	15.8	18.7
2012	645	43.6	14.7	19.8
2013	666	57.2	11.6	21.9
2014	716	43.0	16.6	19.6
2015	720	42.0	17.1	21.4
2016	728	41.0	17.7	21
2017	675	42.3	15.9	23.1
2018	690	43.1	15.9	27
2019	699	45.5	15.3	27
2020	711	49.2	14.4	28.7
2021	646	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	618	49.2	12.5	25.4
2023	594	47.1	12.6	30.3
2024	593	48.8	12.1	32

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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