Tri Point CUSD 6-J School District

Po Box 128
Kempton, IL 60946-0128
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Tri Point CUSD 6-J School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 393 students in Tri Point CUSD 6-J School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Tri Point CUSD 6-J School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
393 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tri Point CUSD 6-J School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#487 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
20-24%
28%
20-24%
30%
45-49%
50%
70-79%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
11%
28%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
81%
45%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,738 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,796 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,738
$21,990
Spending / Student
$32,796
$21,244

Best Tri Point CUSD 6-J School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tri Point Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 Main St
Kempton, IL 60946
(815) 253-6299
Grades: PK-3
| 125 students
Rank: #22.
Tri-point Jr High/elementary
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
519 S Margaret Ave
Piper City, IL 60959
(815) 686-2247
Grades: 4-8
| 145 students
Rank: #33.
Tri-point High School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 E Van Alstyne St
Cullom, IL 60929
(815) 689-2110
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tri Point CUSD 6-J School District?
Tri Point CUSD 6-J School District manages 3 public schools serving 393 students.
What is the rank of Tri Point CUSD 6-J School District?
Tri Point CUSD 6-J School District is ranked #554 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tri Point CUSD 6-J School District?
81% of Tri Point CUSD 6-J School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tri Point CUSD 6-J School District?
Tri Point CUSD 6-J School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Tri Point CUSD 6-J School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,796 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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