Tri-Valley Middle School

450 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Tri-Valley Middle School, located in the village of Downs, Illinois, serves as a vital component of the Tri-Valley Community Unit School District No. 3. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students during the pivotal middle school years. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to engage in critical thinking and collaborative learning.

Beyond the classroom, Tri-Valley Middle School is recognized for its commitment to community and extracurricular involvement. The school offers various activities, athletics, and clubs that allow students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. Situated in a small-town setting, the school benefits from strong community ties and parental involvement, which helps maintain a focused, student-centered culture dedicated to high standards and personal growth.

450

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tri-Valley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	404
Hispanic	20
Asian	4
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
404 (89.8%)
Two or More
21 (4.7%)
Hispanic
20 (4.4%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tri Valley CUSD 3
Phone:	(309)378-3414
Website:	http://www.tri-valley3.org
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 87

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 99