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Tri-City United School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,927 students in Tri-City United 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-City United School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
1,927 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tri-City United School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#276 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Graduation Rate
82%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.7%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
21%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
% Black
1%
12%
% White
73%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,840 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,541 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$16,920 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$17,562 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,840
$19,326
Spending / Student
$17,541
$20,060
Best Tri-City United School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lonsdale Pre K-6
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Idaho St Sw
Hope, MN 56046
(507) 744-3900
Hope, MN 56046
(507) 744-3900
Gr: PK-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Le Center Pre K-8
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 W Tyrone St
Le Center, MN 56057
(507) 357-6802
Le Center, MN 56057
(507) 357-6802
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Tri-city United High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 4th St Nw
Montgomery, MN 56069
(507) 364-8111
Montgomery, MN 56069
(507) 364-8111
Gr: 9-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Montgomery Pre K-8
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 2nd St Ne
Montgomery, MN 56069
(507) 364-8119
Montgomery, MN 56069
(507) 364-8119
Gr: PK-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tri-City United School District?
Tri-City United School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,927 students.
What is the rank of Tri-City United School District?
Tri-City United School District is ranked #294 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tri-City United School District?
73% of Tri-City United School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tri-City United School District?
Tri-City United School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Tri-City United School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,541 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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