Tri County Middle School

Summary:

Tri County Middle School is a public middle school located in Howard City, Michigan, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 390 students. The school is part of the Tri County Area Schools district, which is ranked 372 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tri County Middle School is struggling to perform at the same level as many of the nearby middle schools, particularly in areas such as chronic absenteeism, test scores, and student group performance. The school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 20.7% to 31.5% over the past few years, compared to the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 10.4% to 28.7%. Additionally, Tri County Middle School's test scores are consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math for 6th and 7th grades around 10-20 percentage points below the state averages. The school's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, are generally in the bottom half or bottom third of Michigan middle schools, indicating that the school is struggling to support the academic achievement of these student populations.

Despite the school's challenges, Tri County Middle School has a relatively high per-student spending of around $13,900-$14,000 in recent years, which is higher than the nearby schools in the analysis. The school's statewide ranking has also declined from the 460th position in 2014-2015 to the 565th position in 2023-2024, indicating that the school is performing worse relative to other middle schools in Michigan. Compared to Sparta Middle School, Greenville Middle School, and North Rockford Middle School, Tri County Middle School generally performs worse on key metrics, suggesting that the school may need to focus on addressing the unique challenges faced by its student population, which has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, to improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 21350 Kendaville Rd
       Howard City, MI  49329-8751


(231) 937-4318

District: Tri County Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
565th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,962 Help


Students who attend Tri County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Tri County Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  390

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.5%
Hispanic:
5.1%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tri County Middle School ranks worse than 63% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.84. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.5%), Hispanic (5.1%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tri County Middle School is 17.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tri County Middle School is $13,962.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tri County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri County Middle School 565th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Tri County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Tri County Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri County Area Schools 372nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tri County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Tri County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.95 510th 806 36.7%
2007 62.12 386th 823 53.1%
2008 54.96 510th 839 39.2%
2009 48.14 580th 847 31.5%
2010 47.84 591st 851 30.6%
2011 55.95 488th 858 43.1%
2012 43.11 553rd 900 38.6%
2013 51.23 463rd 919 49.6%
2014 51.82 467th 921 49.3%
2015 50.04 460th 919 49.9%
2016 42.18 516th 894 42.3%
2017 29.86 561st 821 31.7%
2018 50.40 434th 838 48.2%
2019 30.49 555th 792 29.9%
2021 25.96 512th 675 24.1%
2022 35.15 496th 776 36.1%
2023 43.08 484th 883 45.2%
2024 34.84 565th 897 37.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tri County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.83 333rd 377 11.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tri County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.87 396th 815 51.4%
2019 29.31 513th 672 23.7%
2021 25.90 422nd 523 19.3%
2022 44.42 378th 691 45.3%
2023 39.94 486th 825 41.1%
2024 29.59 602nd 836 28.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Tri County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.98 444th 794 44.1%
2019 23.43 527th 658 19.9%
2021 19.78 449th 521 13.8%
2022 30.64 469th 657 28.6%
2023 37.73 479th 770 37.8%
2024 31.40 529th 771 31.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Tri County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.47 355th 797 55.5%
2019 28.83 470th 639 26.4%
2021 24.83 428th 540 20.7%
2022 29.49 463rd 658 29.6%
2023 39.32 465th 776 40.1%
2024 29.92 554th 786 29.5%
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Rank History for White students at Tri County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.90 463rd 678 31.7%
2019 18.45 538th 624 13.8%
2021 19.75 486th 577 15.8%
2022 22.36 515th 638 19.3%
2023 28.73 507th 688 26.3%
2024 19.29 598th 701 14.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Tri County Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Saturday, June 17, 2023

Open Quote I use to go to coopersville schools and then I moved schools and now I am learning more stuff at a better/faster rate than coopersville

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Enrollment information for Tri County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 435 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1989 394 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1990 407 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1991 415 5 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 424
1992 402 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1993 438 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1994 466 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1995 495 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 500
1996 495 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 500
1997 487 0 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 494
1998 517 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 523
1999 545 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2000 537 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2001 570 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2002 562 1 0 35 2 n/a n/a 2 602
2003 562 1 0 35 2 n/a n/a 2 602
2004 568 2 0 27 5 n/a n/a 2 604
2005 574 2 0 5 3 n/a n/a 3 587
2006 566 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 2 576
2007 537 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 3 549
2008 525 4 2 1 1 n/a n/a 2 535
2009 554 6 0 4 2 n/a n/a 3 569
2010 524 4 2 5 4 n/a n/a 1 540
2011 548 4 1 10 3 1 1 0 568
2012 542 3 1 10 3 1 5 0 565
2013 517 3 0 8 1 1 11 0 541
2014 494 1 0 14 1 0 12 0 522
2015 438 2 0 17 1 0 10 0 468
2016 421 5 0 25 2 0 11 0 464
2017 447 6 0 18 1 0 12 0 484
2018 443 6 0 22 2 0 18 0 491
2019 401 4 1 22 3 0 19 0 450
2020 387 3 1 24 3 0 15 0 433
2021 363 3 0 26 3 0 14 0 409
2022 348 1 0 23 3 0 15 0 390
2023 349 0 3 20 1 0 17 0 390

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tri County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 n/a n/a n/a
1989 399 n/a n/a 21.8
1990 412 22.0 18.7 20.6
1991 424 n/a n/a n/a
1992 409 n/a n/a n/a
1993 444 n/a 0.0 26.6
1994 468 23.6 19.8 22
1995 500 25.9 19.3 23.8
1996 500 25.9 19.3 23.8
1997 494 26.0 19.0 20.9
1998 523 27.0 19.4 19.1
1999 549 31.0 17.7 16.6
2000 543 31.4 17.3 28.2
2001 574 32.2 17.8 27.5
2002 602 37.8 15.9 34
2003 602 37.8 15.9 34
2004 604 36.7 16.5 33.6
2005 587 38.7 15.2 34.6
2006 576 38.3 15.0 35.2
2007 549 34.8 15.8 41.6
2008 535 33.1 16.2 43.9
2009 569 34.4 16.5 47.9
2010 540 33.2 16.2 45.5
2011 568 30.9 18.3 44.4
2012 565 30.8 18.3 51.5
2013 541 32.4 16.6 49.2
2014 522 31.2 16.7 52.7
2015 468 27.0 17.3 50.2
2016 464 22.0 21.0 55.8
2017 484 23.9 20.2 53.3
2018 491 23.6 20.8 57.4
2019 450 24.3 18.5 59.6
2020 433 26.4 16.4 65.8
2021 409 24.0 17.0 64.5
2022 390 22.2 17.5 51.8
2023 390 21.8 17.8 57.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tri County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 n/a n/a n/a
1989 399 n/a n/a 21.8
1990 412 22.0 18.7 20.6
1991 424 n/a n/a n/a
1992 409 n/a n/a n/a
1993 444 n/a 0.0 26.6
1994 468 23.6 19.8 22
1995 500 25.9 19.3 23.8
1996 500 25.9 19.3 23.8
1997 494 26.0 19.0 20.9
1998 523 27.0 19.4 19.1
1999 549 31.0 17.7 16.6
2000 543 31.4 17.3 28.2
2001 574 32.2 17.8 27.5
2002 602 37.8 15.9 34
2003 602 37.8 15.9 34
2004 604 36.7 16.5 33.6
2005 587 38.7 15.2 34.6
2006 576 38.3 15.0 35.2
2007 549 34.8 15.8 41.6
2008 535 33.1 16.2 43.9
2009 569 34.4 16.5 47.9
2010 540 33.2 16.2 45.5
2011 568 30.9 18.3 44.4
2012 565 30.8 18.3 51.5
2013 541 32.4 16.6 49.2
2014 522 31.2 16.7 52.7
2015 468 27.0 17.3 50.2
2016 464 22.0 21.0 55.8
2017 484 23.9 20.2 53.3
2018 491 23.6 20.8 57.4
2019 450 24.3 18.5 59.6
2020 433 26.4 16.4 65.8
2021 409 24.0 17.0 64.5
2022 390 22.2 17.5 51.8
2023 390 21.8 17.8 57.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tri County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $705 (6.7%) $9,789 (93.3%) $10,494
2020 $1,213 (10.1%) $10,746 (89.8%) $11,960
2021 $1,415 (10.6%) $11,893 (89.4%) $13,308
2022 $1,318 (10.0%) $11,802 (89.9%) $13,121
2023 $1,518 (10.9%) $12,444 (89.1%) $13,962

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tri County Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 555th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 484th of 883 Middle schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tri County Middle School)31.323.3
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tri County Area Schools)31.323.3
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Tri County Middle School)22.225
 2.8%
   6th Grade Math (Tri County Area Schools)22.225
 2.8%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tri County Middle School)35.427.3
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tri County Area Schools)35.427.3
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Tri County Middle School)28.622.7
 5.9%
   7th Grade Math (Tri County Area Schools)28.622.7
 5.9%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tri County Middle School)19.623.4
 3.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tri County Area Schools)19.623.4
 3.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tri County Middle School)45.563.3
 17.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tri County Area Schools)45.563.3
 17.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tri County Middle School)32.933.6
 0.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tri County Area Schools)32.933.6
 0.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students450390
 13.3%
African American40
 100%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic2220
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White401349
 13%
Two or More Races1917
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.6%57.4%
 2.1%


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Students who attend Tri County Middle School usually go on to attend Tri County Senior High School

Tri County Middle School ranks 565th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 390 students attended Tri County Middle School.

Students at Tri County Middle School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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