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Evans Junior High School

2901 Morrissey Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704McLean County USD 5
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
742
Students
Total enrolled
$15,564
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
8% vs nat'l
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
13% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 742 students in grades 06–08 in Bloomington, Illinois.
8% above average funding
District spends $15,564 per pupil, 8% more than the national average of $14,347.
13.4 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Evans Junior High School is a large middle in Bloomington, Illinois, serving grades 06–08 with 742 students. The district invests $15,564 per student — 8% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Evans Junior High School

742
Total Students
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
37%
Free Lunch
56
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution395 male · 347 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility37%
National avg 52% · 274 students
Student Composition
17%
53%
14%
11%
Asian17%
White53%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black11%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 172862006180

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,564Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,564
State avg
$20,102
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,848
Student Support$2,957
Administration$1,868
Operations$2,335
Other$1,556
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,564 spent per student, an estimated $6,895 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
29%
63%
State government
29.2%
Local (property tax)
63.4%
Federal programs
7.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyMcLean County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (309)557-4406
NCES ID: 172862006180
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Bloomington seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
2901 Morrissey Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.