Serving 637 students in grades 6-8, Parkside Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parkside Jr High School's student population of 637 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
637 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parkside Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkside Jr High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1533 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
11%
27%
Black
16%
17%
White
65%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkside Jr High School's ranking?
Parkside Jr High School is ranked #1533 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Parkside Jr High School often compared to?
Parkside Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Metcalf School, Tri-valley Middle School, Kingsley Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Parkside Jr High School?
637 students attend Parkside Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Parkside Jr High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkside Jr High School?
Parkside Jr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parkside Jr High School offer ?
Parkside Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Parkside Jr High School part of?
Parkside Jr High School is part of Mclean County USD 5 School District.
School Reviews
2 9/1/2010
This school has several less than competent teachers that administrators will do nothing about. They have a lot of violence in the school as do most of the Unit 5 jr. high and high schools. Case in point, the child beaten to death at Kingsley Junior High. Unit 5 also passed on a pedophile with a recommendation to Champaign-Urbana. The district tests well because the children are well-prepared due to their home lives. In general a majority of the students come from professional families who work for State Farm or the universities.
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