Tri-Central Community Schools

The Tri-Central Community Schools district in Indiana operates two schools: Tri Central Middle-High School and Tri Central Elementary. While the middle-high school maintains a strong 93.1% graduation rate, the elementary school stands out with consistently higher proficiency rates on ILEARN tests compared to the district and state averages.

Tri Central Elementary, ranked 478 out of 1,010 Indiana elementary schools, demonstrates higher proficiency in English Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies than both the district and state. In contrast, the middle-high school, ranked 195 out of 431 Indiana high schools, performs below the state average in several ILEARN and SAT test score categories, despite its 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests the elementary school may be more effective in delivering core academic instruction and preparing students for higher grades.

Both schools face challenges with chronic absenteeism, with the middle-high school at 15.7% and the elementary school at 17.9%. Addressing this issue could be a key focus for the district to improve overall student outcomes. Additionally, the higher spending per student at the middle-high school compared to the elementary school may indicate a need to examine the distribution of resources and how they impact student performance across the district.