For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,278 students in 61820, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 61820, IL are Edison Middle School, R E A D Y Program and Franklin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61820 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61820, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61820, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 W Green St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #22.
R E A D Y Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 E University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
817 N Harris Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
Rank: n/an/a
Actions Program
Alternative School
402 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
61820, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Education For Employment Sys 330 High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
3 Henson Place
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-1382
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-1382
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
R E A D Y Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
512 W Church Street
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 61820, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61820, IL include Edison Middle School, R E A D Y Program and Franklin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61820?
4 public middle schools are located in 61820.
What is the racial composition of students in 61820?
61820 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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