Tri County Middle School

21350 Kendaville Rd
Howard City, MI 49329
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 381 students in grades 6-8, Tri County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Tri County Middle School's student population of 381 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
381 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate, Encourage, and Empower

School Rankings

Tri County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri County Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1851 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
27%
35%
37%
45%
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.26
(22-23)
33.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tri County Middle School's ranking?
Tri County Middle School is ranked #1851 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Tri County Middle School often compared to?
Tri County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview Middle School, Tri County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Tri County Middle School?
381 students attend Tri County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Tri County Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tri County Middle School?
Tri County Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tri County Middle School offer ?
Tri County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tri County Middle School part of?
Tri County Middle School is part of Tri County Area Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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