Serving 586 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 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parkside Jr High School's student population of 586 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Parkside Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkside Jr High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1436 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
13%
28%
Black
18%
16%
White
61%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkside Jr High School's ranking?
Parkside Jr High School is ranked #1436 out of 3,426 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 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Parkside Jr High School?
586 students attend Parkside Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Parkside Jr High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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