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#932 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 47% in state

Tri-city United High School

High School · Tri-city United School District · Montgomery, MN

A high school in Montgomery, MN where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

700 4TH ST NW, Montgomery, MN 56069

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.19 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$12,717
Chronic Absenteeism28.2%

Students at Tri-city United High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Tri-city United High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low28/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montgomery), 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

$81,919

Median home value

$254,900

Median rent

$893/mo

College educated

20.9%

Homeownership

85.4%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics19sports offered
8 boys'·11 girls'·34 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Tri-city United School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$12,717NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tri-city United High School is listed in TRI-CITY UNITED SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tri-city United High School

Tri-city United High School is a public high school in Montgomery, MN, part of Tri-city United School District, serving approximately 614 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #932 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tri-city United High School

What grades does Tri-city United High School serve?

Tri-city United High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Tri-city United High School?

Tri-city United High School has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-city United High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tri-city United High School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tri-city United High School rank in MN?

Tri-city United High School ranks #932 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Tri-city United High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tri-city United High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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-city United High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tri-city United High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is Tri-city United High School a charter school?

No, Tri-city United High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tri-city United High School a Title I school?

No, Tri-city United High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tri-city United High School?

35.5% of students at Tri-city United 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
614
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Le Sueur County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.2%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 56069)
4,948
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
40.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 56069; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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