Tri-County School District

303 Pembina Tr
Karlstad, MN 56732-0178
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 189 students in Tri-County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Tri-County School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
189 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Tri-County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#268 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Tri-County   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tri-County   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tri-County   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Tri-County   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Tri-County   School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
2%
# Asian Students
5 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
3 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
174 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
92%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
10
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
16
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
12
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
14
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
9
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
23
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
16
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
10
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
17
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
6
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
10
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,873 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,429 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Tri-County   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Tri-County   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,873
$17,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Tri-County   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,429
$18,586
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Tri-County   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Tri-County School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tri-county Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
303 Pembina Tr
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2261
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Rank: #22.
Karlstad Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Pembina Tr
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2374
Grades: PK-6
| 115 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tri-County School District?
Tri-County School District manages 2 public schools serving 189 students.
What is the rank of Tri-County School District?
Tri-County School District is ranked #271 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Tri-County School District?
92% of Tri-County School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tri-County School District?
Tri-County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Tri-County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,429 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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