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#1141 of 1,823 schools in IN
Tri Central Middle-high School
High School · Tri-central Community Schools · Sharpsville, IN
A Tri-central Community Schools high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2115 W 500 N, Sharpsville, IN 46068
- Math 17% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tri Central Middle-high School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 22% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tri Central Middle-high School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,202
Median home value
$181,800
Median rent
$868/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
93.7%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 368 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tri-central Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,546NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tri Central Middle-high School is listed in Tri-Central Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tri Central Middle-high School
Tri Central Middle-high School is a public high school in Sharpsville, IN, part of Tri-central Community Schools, serving approximately 402 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,141 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tri Central Middle-high School
What grades does Tri Central Middle-high School serve?
Tri Central Middle-high School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Tri Central Middle-high School?
Tri Central Middle-high School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri Central Middle-high School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri Central Middle-high School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tri Central Middle-high School rank in IN?
Tri Central Middle-high School ranks #1,141 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Tri Central Middle-high School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tri Central Middle-high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Tri Central Middle-high School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tri Central Middle-high School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tri Central Middle-high School a charter school?
No, Tri Central Middle-high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tri Central Middle-high School a Title I school?
No, Tri Central Middle-high School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tri Central Middle-high School?
44.0% of students at Tri Central Middle-high School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tipton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (765) 963-2560
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 46068)
- 2,555
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46068; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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