Tri-county School District
School District · Karlstad, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,974
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,974
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Evaluating Tri-county School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tri-county School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Tri-county Secondary
Karlstad · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Karlstad Elementary
Karlstad · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#138 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,974
+$4,366 vs Minnesota median
District size
176 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Tri-county School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tri-county Secondary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Karlstad Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tri-county School District
Tri-county School District is a Karlstad, Minnesota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 176 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The district invests $18,974 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Tri-county School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tri-county Secondary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Tri-county School District students show an average math proficiency of 62.7% and ELA proficiency of 64.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Tri-county School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tri-county School District with test data.
Schools in Tri-county School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Karlstad
- Total Enrollment
- 176
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tri-county School District?
Tri-county School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tri-county School District?
The average composite rating for Tri-county School District 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 School District?
Tri-county School District spends $18,974 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tri-county School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tri-county School District is 11:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tri-county School District?
Tri-county Secondary is the highest-rated school in Tri-county School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Tri-county School District?
Across schools in Tri-county School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota 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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