Tri-City United School District

The Tri-City United School District in Minnesota operates 4 schools, including 3 elementary/middle schools (grades PreK-8 or PreK-6) and 1 high school. The data reveals that the top-performing schools in the district are Le Center Pre K-8 and Lonsdale Pre K-6, which have the highest math and reading proficiency rates across all grades. In contrast, Tri-City United High School lags behind the elementary schools in academic performance.

Le Center Pre K-8 stands out with the highest overall math proficiency at 53.18%, well above the district average of 42.32% and the state average of 45.47%. Lonsdale Pre K-6 also excels, with the second-highest math proficiency at 51.05% and the highest reading proficiency at 57.64%. These top-performing schools have relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic factors and academic achievement. Interestingly, the schools with higher white student populations, such as Le Center and Lonsdale, tend to have stronger academic outcomes compared to the more racially diverse schools.

The data also reveals an achievement gap between the elementary/middle schools and the high school, with Tri-City United High School lagging behind in math, reading, and science proficiency. This disparity warrants further investigation to identify the underlying factors and develop strategies to address the achievement gap. Overall, the Tri-City United School District has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, providing valuable insights for parents and educators to understand the strengths and areas for improvement within the district.