Chiddix Jr High School

www.unit5.org

597 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chiddix Junior High School, located in Normal, Illinois, serves as a prominent middle-level educational institution within Unit 5 School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. With a focus on academic rigor balanced by social-emotional growth, Chiddix provides a wide array of core curriculum offerings alongside diverse extracurricular activities, including athletics, music programs, and various student-led clubs, all designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school is deeply integrated into the Bloomington-Normal community, benefiting from the region's strong emphasis on education and professional development. Chiddix places a high value on collaborative partnerships between faculty, students, and parents, utilizing these connections to enhance student success. By emphasizing character development and community involvement, the school strives to cultivate not only skilled learners but also responsible, engaged citizens who are ready to contribute positively to their local and global environments.

597

Total Students

46.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chiddix Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	54
Black	93
Asian	72
Two or More	38

White
340 (57.0%)
Black
93 (15.6%)
Asian
72 (12.1%)
Hispanic
54 (9.0%)
Two or More
38 (6.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	McLean County USD 5
Phone:	(309)557-4405
Website:	http://www.unit5.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 195

Grade 7 190

Grade 8 212