Tri County Area Schools School District
School District · Sand Lake, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,334
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,334
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#122 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,334
$249 vs Michigan median
District size
1,685 students
Typical than Michigan median
About Tri County Area Schools
Tri County Area Schools is a Sand Lake, Michigan school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,685 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. The district invests $14,334 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Tri County Area Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tri County Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Tri County Area Schools students show an average math proficiency of 29.2% and ELA proficiency of 41.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Tri County Area Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tri County Area Schools with test data.
Schools in Tri County Area Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Sand Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 1,685
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tri County Area Schools?
Tri County Area Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tri County Area Schools?
The average composite rating for Tri County Area Schools is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tri County Area Schools?
Tri County Area Schools spends $14,334 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tri County Area Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tri County Area Schools is 16.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tri County Area Schools?
Tri County Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Tri County Area Schools with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Tri County Area Schools?
Across schools in Tri County Area Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tri County Area Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Tri County Area Schools has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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