For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 176 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 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
176 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tri-County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#246 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
93%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,563 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,011 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,563
$17,854
Spending / Student
$23,011
$18,580
Best Tri-County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-county Secondary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 Pembina Trl S
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2261
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2261
Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Karlstad Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 Pembina Trl S
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2374
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2374
Gr: PK-6 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tri-County School District?
Tri-County School District manages 2 public schools serving 176 students.
What is the rank of Tri-County School District?
Tri-County School District is ranked #274 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Tri-County School District?
93% of Tri-County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tri-County School District?
Tri-County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Tri-County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,011 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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