Very Good
#526 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 29% in state
Tri-north Middle School
Middle School · Monroe County Community Sch Corp · Bloomington, IN
A Monroe County Community Sch Corp middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
1000 W 15th St, Bloomington, IN 47404
- Math 43% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tri-north Middle School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tri-north Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,024/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bloomington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,674
Median home value
$243,500
Median rent
$1,159/mo
College educated
43.5%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Lora L Batchelor Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–8 | 3.6 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Jackson Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 7–8 | 4.1 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 253 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Monroe County Community Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #13 of 21
- District spending per student
- $13,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tri-north Middle School is listed in Monroe County Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tri-north Middle School
Tri-north Middle School is a public middle school in Bloomington, IN, part of Monroe County Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 543 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #526 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tri-north Middle School
What grades does Tri-north Middle School serve?
Tri-north Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Tri-north Middle School?
Tri-north Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-north Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-north Middle School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tri-north Middle School rank in IN?
Tri-north Middle School ranks #526 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Tri-north Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tri-north Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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-north Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tri-north Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tri-north Middle School a charter school?
No, Tri-north Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tri-north Middle School a Title I school?
No, Tri-north Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tri-north Middle School?
42.7% of students at Tri-north Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 543
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (812) 330-7745
- Area population (ZIP 47404)
- 23,614
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 47404; 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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