At a glance
Reported students
597
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
399.5
Chiddix Jr High School: 597 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 632
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Chiddix Jr High School
Chiddix Jr High School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Normal. It is one of 26 current school records connected to McLean County USD 5. NCES reports 597 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (57%) and Black (15.6%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Chiddix Jr High School
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57%
- Hispanic9%
- Black15.6%
- Asian12.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in McLean County USD 5
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Parkside Jr High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
598 reported students
Kingsley Jr High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
730 reported students
Evans Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
778 reported students
Benjamin Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
607 reported students
Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
519 reported students
Northpoint Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
472 reported students
Public schools near Chiddix Jr High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colene Hoose Elem School Elementary · McLean County USD 5 | KG–05 | 413 | 0.5 mi |
| Eugene Field School High · McLean County USD 5 | 12–12 | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| Kingsley Jr High School Middle · McLean County USD 5 | 06–08 | 730 | 0.9 mi |
| Bloomington Jr High School Middle · Bloomington SD 87 | 06–08 | 1,050 | 1.5 mi |
| Parkside Jr High School Middle · McLean County USD 5 | 06–08 | 598 | 2.3 mi |
| Evans Junior High School Middle · McLean County USD 5 | 06–08 | 778 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chiddix Jr High School
What grades does Chiddix Jr High School serve?
Chiddix Jr High School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in McLean County USD 5.
How many students attend Chiddix Jr High School?
Chiddix Jr High School reported 597 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 632 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chiddix Jr High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 597 students and 46.16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Chiddix Jr High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chiddix Jr High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on McLean County USD 5 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Chiddix Jr High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Chiddix Jr High School in?
Chiddix Jr High School is part of McLean County USD 5, based in Normal, IL, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chiddix Jr High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Colene Hoose Elem School (0.5 mi), Eugene Field School (0.5 mi), Kingsley Jr High School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.