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Tri-City Junior High School

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Tri-City Junior High School is a public middle school located in Buffalo, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 113 students. The school is part of the Tri City CUSD 1 district, which is ranked 308 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tri-City Junior High School has shown mixed academic performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 407 and 1012 out of 1,300+ Illinois middle schools. While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (50.4%) and Mathematics (27.2%) are both above the state averages, its mathematics proficiency is significantly lower than the district average (36.7%), indicating a potential area for improvement. The school's performance on the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) is stronger, with 63.6% of students proficient or better, exceeding both the district (69.6%) and state (53.2%) averages. Interestingly, male students generally outperform female students at the school, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform better than their peers.

Compared to nearby schools, Tri-City Junior High School's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the Edinburg Junior High School, but lags behind the higher-performing Lincoln Magnet School and Williamsville Junior High School, which have significantly higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The school's per-student spending of $13,326 in the 2022-2023 school year is higher than the state average, but lower than some of the nearby higher-performing schools, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.8 could be a contributing factor to its academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 324 W Charles St
       Buffalo, IL  62515-6267

(217) 364-4530

District: Tri City CUSD 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
465th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,601 Help


Students who attend Tri-City Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Tri-City High School

Feeder schools for Tri-City Junior High School:

Elementary:    Tri-City Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  127

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.1%
Two or more races:
4.7%
Hispanic:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.5% Help


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Compare Details Tri-City Junior High School ranks better than 65.9% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.93. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.1%), two or more races (4.7%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tri-City Junior High School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tri-City Junior High School is $14,601.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tri-City Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri-City Junior High School 465th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Tri-City Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Tri City CUSD 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri City CUSD 1 308th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tri-City Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Tri-City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 68.52 401st 1185 66.2%
2004 69.86 397th 1204 67.0%
2005 61.43 559th 1209 53.8%
2006 53.49 694th 1272 45.4%
2007 64.75 514th 1287 60.1%
2008 64.15 547th 1293 57.7%
2009 70.92 399th 1318 69.7%
2010 62.93 565th 1327 57.4%
2011 56.05 690th 1344 48.7%
2012 46.67 844th 1365 38.2%
2013 54.78 625th 1367 54.3%
2014 54.87 606th 1322 54.2%
2015 48.18 574th 1302 55.9%
2016 26.86 960th 1294 25.8%
2017 31.87 867th 1293 32.9%
2018 22.60 1012th 1293 21.7%
2019 41.13 754th 1356 44.4%
2021 58.30 407th 1241 67.2%
2022 42.04 715th 1369 47.8%
2023 59.41 449th 1367 67.2%
2024 58.93 465th 1363 65.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tri-City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.34 877th 1161 24.5%
2019 47.49 599th 1217 50.8%
2021 50.80 410th 1019 59.8%
2022 46.00 587th 1221 51.9%
2023 61.91 340th 1234 72.4%
2024 57.05 417th 1219 65.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Tri-City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.69 981st 1226 20.0%
2019 34.97 831st 1276 34.9%
2021 44.96 508th 1017 50.0%
2022 41.10 699th 1286 45.6%
2023 49.48 565th 1275 55.7%
2024 55.26 477th 1251 61.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Tri-City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.75 925th 1223 24.4%
2019 48.02 606th 1296 53.2%
2021 64.75 278th 1048 73.5%
2022 44.37 627th 1286 51.2%
2023 67.08 329th 1292 74.5%
2024 61.31 401st 1264 68.3%
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Rank History for White students at Tri-City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.48 836th 889 6.0%
2019 21.69 748th 905 17.3%
2021 39.23 468th 813 42.4%
2022 24.03 722nd 898 19.6%
2023 40.87 513th 895 42.7%
2024 38.76 539th 875 38.4%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Tri-City Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 110 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 111
1990 127 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 128
1991 122 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1992 111 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 111
1993 131 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1994 154 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1995 183 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1996 183 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1997 168 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1998 180 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1999 171 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 172
2000 161 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2001 158 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
2002 146 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2003 146 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2004 147 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2005 167 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2006 171 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2007 152 6 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2008 137 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2009 130 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 4 136
2010 135 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 137
2011 127 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 129
2012 106 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 107
2013 124 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 126
2014 129 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 131
2015 128 1 0 1 2 0 3 0 135
2016 112 3 1 2 1 0 4 0 123
2017 113 4 0 4 0 1 5 0 127
2018 109 3 0 1 0 1 4 0 118
2019 110 1 0 4 0 1 4 0 120
2020 112 1 0 4 0 0 5 0 122
2021 112 0 0 5 0 0 7 0 124
2022 112 2 1 2 0 0 5 0 122
2023 104 1 0 3 0 0 5 0 113
2024 117 1 1 2 0 0 6 0 127

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tri-City Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 111 4.0 27.7 n/a
1990 128 4.0 32.0 n/a
1991 123 4.0 30.7 n/a
1992 111 4.0 27.7 n/a
1993 131 4.0 32.8 n/a
1994 154 4.0 38.5 n/a
1995 184 6.0 30.7 n/a
1996 184 6.0 30.7 n/a
1997 168 5.3 31.7 n/a
1998 180 5.3 34.0 n/a
1999 172 8.0 21.5 n/a
2000 161 8.0 20.1 n/a
2001 158 7.0 22.6 n/a
2002 146 5.0 29.2 25.3
2003 146 5.0 29.2 25.3
2004 148 5.0 29.6 21.6
2005 167 5.0 33.4 28.7
2006 178 5.0 35.6 24.7
2007 160 5.0 32.0 27.5
2008 144 3.0 48.0 20.8
2009 136 3.0 45.3 28.8
2010 137 3.0 45.6 34.6
2011 129 3.0 43.0 38.8
2012 107 6.6 16.0 35.5
2013 126 12.8 9.7 32.5
2014 131 9.0 14.5 44.3
2015 135 8.0 16.8 42.2
2016 123 11.0 11.1 42.3
2017 127 10.0 12.7 28.3
2018 118 9.0 13.1 35.6
2019 120 9.4 12.7 40.8
2020 122 9.3 13.0 45.9
2021 124 n/a n/a n/a
2022 122 10.0 12.2 44.3
2023 113 9.5 11.8 39.8
2024 127 9.0 14.1 46.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tri-City Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 111 4.0 27.7 n/a
1990 128 4.0 32.0 n/a
1991 123 4.0 30.7 n/a
1992 111 4.0 27.7 n/a
1993 131 4.0 32.8 n/a
1994 154 4.0 38.5 n/a
1995 184 6.0 30.7 n/a
1996 184 6.0 30.7 n/a
1997 168 5.3 31.7 n/a
1998 180 5.3 34.0 n/a
1999 172 8.0 21.5 n/a
2000 161 8.0 20.1 n/a
2001 158 7.0 22.6 n/a
2002 146 5.0 29.2 25.3
2003 146 5.0 29.2 25.3
2004 148 5.0 29.6 21.6
2005 167 5.0 33.4 28.7
2006 178 5.0 35.6 24.7
2007 160 5.0 32.0 27.5
2008 144 3.0 48.0 20.8
2009 136 3.0 45.3 28.8
2010 137 3.0 45.6 34.6
2011 129 3.0 43.0 38.8
2012 107 6.6 16.0 35.5
2013 126 12.8 9.7 32.5
2014 131 9.0 14.5 44.3
2015 135 8.0 16.8 42.2
2016 123 11.0 11.1 42.3
2017 127 10.0 12.7 28.3
2018 118 9.0 13.1 35.6
2019 120 9.4 12.7 40.8
2020 122 9.3 13.0 45.9
2021 124 n/a n/a n/a
2022 122 10.0 12.2 44.3
2023 113 9.5 11.8 39.8
2024 127 9.0 14.1 46.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Tri-City Junior High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
2015100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201699.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%33.3%
2017100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.2%100.0%100.0%73.4%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.2%
2019100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%95.8%
202199.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.4%99.2%99.2%93.5%
2022100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%93.6%
202388.1%88.1%88.1%88.1%88.1%88.1%88.1%88.1%
202499.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%91.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tri-City Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $843 (9.1%) $8,432 (90.9%) $9,275
2020 $607 (5.2%) $10,970 (94.8%) $11,577
2021 $982 (8.5%) $10,629 (91.5%) $11,611
2022 $982 (8.5%) $10,629 (91.5%) $11,611
2023 $1,147 (8.6%) $12,179 (91.4%) $13,326
2024 $609 (4.2%) $13,993 (95.8%) $14,601

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tri-City Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 754th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 449th of 1367 Middle schools
 22.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-City Junior High School)30.833.3
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tri City CUSD 1)30.833.3
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tri-City Junior High School)15.421.4
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tri City CUSD 1)15.421.4
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-City Junior High School)54.951.6
 3.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tri City CUSD 1)54.951.6
 3.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tri-City Junior High School)16.716.1
 0.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tri City CUSD 1)16.716.1
 0.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-City Junior High School)22.448.7
 26.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tri City CUSD 1)22.448.7
 26.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tri-City Junior High School)10.217.9
 7.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tri City CUSD 1)10.217.9
 7.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Tri-City Junior High School)4970
 21%
   8th Grade Science (Tri City CUSD 1)4970
 21%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students120113
 5.8%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic43
 25%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White110104
 5.5%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.8%39.8%
 1%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 127 students attended Tri-City Junior High School.

Students at Tri-City Junior High School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Tri-City Junior High School usually go on to attend Tri-City High School

Tri-City Junior High School ranks 465th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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