Tri-point Jr High/elementary

Po Box 158
Piper City, IL 60959
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 139 students in grades 4-8, Tri-point Jr High/elementary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tri-point Jr High/elementary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Tri-point Jr High/elementary's student population of 139 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
139 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Tri-point Jr High/elementary ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri-point Jr High/elementary is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#1557 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-24%
28%
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25-29%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
8%
27%
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Black
n/a
17%
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White
85%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
16%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tri-point Jr High/elementary's ranking?
Tri-point Jr High/elementary is ranked #1557 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Tri-point Jr High/elementary?
139 students attend Tri-point Jr High/elementary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Tri-point Jr High/elementary students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tri-point Jr High/elementary?
Tri-point Jr High/elementary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tri-point Jr High/elementary offer ?
Tri-point Jr High/elementary offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Tri-point Jr High/elementary part of?
Tri-point Jr High/elementary is part of Tri Point CUSD 6-J School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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