For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,358 students in Normal, IL. The top ranked public middle schools in Normal, IL are Thomas Metcalf School, Chiddix Jr High School and Parkside Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Normal, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Normal have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Normal, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Metcalf School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Isu Campus Box 7000
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-7621
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-7621
Grades: PK-8
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
Chiddix Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S Walnut St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4405
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4405
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
Parkside Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N Parkside Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4408
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4408
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Kingsley Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 Kingsley St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4407
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4407
Grades: 6-8
| 730 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Illinois Bridge Academy
Alternative School
2000 Jacobssen Dr
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5120
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5120
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcclean Co Detention Center
Alternative School
903 N Main St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5550
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5550
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Normal, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Normal, IL include Thomas Metcalf School, Chiddix Jr High School and Parkside Jr High School. Normal has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Normal?
6 public middle schools are located in Normal.
What is the racial composition of students in Normal?
Normal public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Normal are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Normal include: Chiddix Jr High School vs. Kingsley Jr High School, Kingsley Jr High School vs. Chiddix Jr High School, Parkside Jr High School vs. Thomas Metcalf School
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