Serving 183 students in grades 6-8, Trico Jr High School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Trico Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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Trico Jr High School's student population of 183 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Trico Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trico Jr High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2478 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
14%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
82%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Trico Jr High School's ranking?
Trico Jr High School is ranked #2478 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Trico Jr High School?
183 students attend Trico Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Trico Jr High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Trico Jr High School?
Trico Jr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Trico Jr High School offer ?
Trico Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Trico Jr High School part of?
Trico Jr High School is part of Trico Community Unit School District 176.
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