Overview

Parkside Jr High School is a public school in Normal, IL, offering a Gifted & Talented program and Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 4 middle schools in Mclean County Community Unit School District 5.

School Rating

Parkside Jr High School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
3/10
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ACADEMICS

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About the School

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Neighborhood

101 North Parkside Road
Normal, IL 61761
School leader: Ms Sarah Crowder
(309) 557-4408
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