Serving 135 students in grades 6-8, Tri-center Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tri-Center Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 173.1 square miles around Neola, IA, with typical drive times of 15-20 minutes and an average distance of 8.2 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 13.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tri-center Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Tri-center Middle School's student population of 135 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
135 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Committed to Maximizing Student Potential
School Rankings
Tri-center Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri-center Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#566 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
14%
White
89%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Trojan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tri-center Middle School's ranking?
Tri-center Middle School is ranked #566 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Tri-center Middle School?
135 students attend Tri-center Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Tri-center Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tri-center Middle School?
Tri-center Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tri-center Middle School offer ?
Tri-center Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tri-center Middle School part of?
Tri-center Middle School is part of Tri-Center Comm School District.
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