Tri-county Ward ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Total Students (19-20)
71 students
Showing 2010–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
32%
Hispanic
(19-20)6%
27%
Black
(19-20)18%
16%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
(19-20)72%
48%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
85%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Tri-county Ward often compared to?
Tri-county Wardis often viewed alongside schools like Tamaroa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Tri-county Ward?
71 students attend Tri-county Ward.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Tri-county Ward students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Tri-county Ward part of?
Tri-county Ward is part of Tri-County Special Educational Jnt Agreement School District.
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