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About this school
Chiddix Junior High School is
a suburban public school
in Normal, Illinois that is part of Mclean Co Unit District 5.
It serves 643 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.0:1.
Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Public School
Grades 6 - 8
643 Students
43 Teachers
300 S Walnut StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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32%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Feb 11, 2026
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Chiddix Junior High School
$5,932
raised using DonorsChoose
14
projects
funded
9
teachers
funded
48
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
3
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Chiddix Junior High School has received support from
44 individuals from Illinois and
4 individuals out-of-state.
