Tri-city Jr High School

324 W Charles St
Buffalo, IL 62515
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 127 students in grades 6-8, Tri-city Jr High School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tri-city Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Tri-city Jr High School's student population of 127 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

Tri-city Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri-city Jr High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1690 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(20-21)
20-24%
28%
20-24%
30%
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tri-city Jr High School's ranking?
Tri-city Jr High School is ranked #1690 out of 3,426 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Tri-city Jr High School?
127 students attend Tri-city Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Tri-city Jr High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tri-city Jr High School?
Tri-city Jr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tri-city Jr High School offer ?
Tri-city Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tri-city Jr High School part of?
Tri-city Jr High School is part of Tri City CUSD 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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