900 W Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Tristar Academy Safe School Program placed in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-9
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in IL
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tristar Academy Safe School Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
11 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Tristar Academy Safe School Program by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Rankings

Tristar Academy Safe School Program is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 3663 schools
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tristar Academy Safe School Program and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Tristar Academy Safe School Program and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
n/a
26%
Black
(19-20)
n/a
17%
White
(19-20)
100%
48%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Tristar Academy Safe School Program and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
73%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tristar Academy Safe School Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
23%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tristar Academy Safe School Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tristar Academy Safe School Program's ranking?

Tristar Academy Safe School Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

How many students attend Tristar Academy Safe School Program?

11 students attend Tristar Academy Safe School Program.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Tristar Academy Safe School Program students are White.

What grades does Tristar Academy Safe School Program offer ?

Tristar Academy Safe School Program offers enrollment in grades 6-9

What school district is Tristar Academy Safe School Program part of?

School Reviews

2   2/17/2020
Don't like how kids are allowed only a sun butter sandwich and fruit veggie and a carton of milk ... Seriously worse than what prisoner eat.
- Posted by Parent - Alias

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-9
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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