Tri City Cusd 1 School District
School District · Buffalo, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
558
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
558
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#133 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,289
$3,401 vs Illinois median
District size
558 students
Smaller than Illinois median
The short answer
Tri City Cusd 1 ranks #133 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Tri City Cusd 1's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tri-City Elem School (8.5/10), Tri-City JR High School (7.9/10), and Tri-City High School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Tri City Cusd 1 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Tri City Cusd 1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tri-City Elem School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Tri-City JR High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Tri-City High School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tri City Cusd 1
Tri City Cusd 1 is a Buffalo, Illinois school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 558 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. District-level spending was $13,289 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Tri City Cusd 1 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tri-City Elem School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Tri City Cusd 1 students show an average math proficiency of 38.9% and ELA proficiency of 44.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Tri City Cusd 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tri City Cusd 1 with test data.
Schools in Tri City Cusd 1
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Buffalo
- Total Enrollment
- 558
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- District spending per student
- $13,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tri City Cusd 1?
Tri City Cusd 1 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tri City Cusd 1?
The average composite rating for Tri City Cusd 1 is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Tri City Cusd 1?
Tri City Cusd 1's district-level spending was $13,289 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tri City Cusd 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tri City Cusd 1 is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tri City Cusd 1?
Tri-City Elem School is the highest-rated school in Tri City Cusd 1 with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Tri City Cusd 1?
Across schools in Tri City Cusd 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tri City Cusd 1 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Tri City Cusd 1 has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.0%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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