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6.2 avg / 10

Tri-county School District

School District · Karlstad, Minnesota

Students: 176
Teachers (FTE): 16

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,974

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

How this district compares

Minnesota rank

#208 of 386

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Minnesota avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,974

+$4,366 vs Minnesota median

District size

176 students

Smaller than Minnesota median

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 6.2/10, 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 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Tri-county School District students show an average math proficiency of 49.5% and ELA proficiency of 52.8%.

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

Math Proficiency 49.5%
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ELA Proficiency 52.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Tri-county School District with test data.

Schools in Tri-county School District

2 schools

District Details

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 6.2/10. 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 7.8/10.

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 49.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
49.5%
ELA Proficiency
52.8%

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.

Read our full methodology

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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