Serving 134 students in grades 6-8, Tri-county Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tri-County Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Plainfield, WI, covering an area of approximately 216.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.2 miles to the zone edge and a maximum of 12 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tri-county Middle School's student population of 134 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
134 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tri-county Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri-county Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1786 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
27%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tri-county Middle School's ranking?
Tri-county Middle School is ranked #1786 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Tri-county Middle School?
134 students attend Tri-county Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Tri-county Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tri-county Middle School?
Tri-county Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
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 School District.
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