Top Rankings
Tri Valley CUSD 3 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,095 students in Tri Valley CUSD 3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Tri Valley CUSD 3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
1,095 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Tri Valley CUSD 3 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 845 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 852 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
27%
# Black Students
15 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
999 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
91%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
78
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
73
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
81
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
94
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
102
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
73
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
73
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
79
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,042 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,476 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,042
$21,914
Spending / Student
$20,476
$21,170
Best Tri Valley CUSD 3 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tri-valley Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
409 E Washington St
Downs, IL 61736
(309) 378-2031
Downs, IL 61736
(309) 378-2031
Grades: PK-3
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Tri-valley Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 E Washington St
Downs, IL 61736
(309) 378-3414
Downs, IL 61736
(309) 378-3414
Grades: 4-8
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Tri-valley High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
503 E Washington St
Downs, IL 61736
(309) 378-2911
Downs, IL 61736
(309) 378-2911
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tri Valley CUSD 3 School District?
Tri Valley CUSD 3 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,095 students.
What is the rank of Tri Valley CUSD 3 School District?
Tri Valley CUSD 3 School District is ranked #47 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tri Valley CUSD 3 School District?
91% of Tri Valley CUSD 3 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tri Valley CUSD 3 School District?
Tri Valley CUSD 3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Tri Valley CUSD 3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,476 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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