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Tri City CUSD 1


At a glance
306thof 811 Illinois districts▲ 2
Better than 62% of Illinois districts
324 W Charles St
Buffalo, IL 62515-6267
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 62.3% of districts
3
Schools
564
Students
Top rankedTri-City Elementary School426th of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools
Biggest riser
Tri-City Junior High School up 87 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Tri City CUSD 1 district in Illinois consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools, with Tri-City Elementary School standing out as the top-performing school in the district.

Tri-City Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 20% of Illinois elementary schools, with strong academic performance in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Tri-City High School lags behind the state averages in ACT and SAT proficiency rates, indicating a need for improvement in college readiness. Meanwhile, Tri-City Junior High School performs well in English Language Arts but struggles in Mathematics, highlighting the need for a closer examination of the curriculum and teaching methods in this subject area.

Overall, the Tri City CUSD 1 district presents a mix of strengths and challenges. While Tri-City Elementary School demonstrates the potential for excellence, the other schools, particularly Tri-City High School, offer opportunities for improvement in academic achievement, college readiness, and student retention. Addressing the variations in performance, especially in Mathematics, could be a key focus area for the district to ensure equitable and high-quality education for all students.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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