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Tri County Educational Center (Closed 2016)

16299 Mount Vernon St
Southfield, MI 48075
Serving 251 students in grades 9-12, Tri County Educational Center 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(14-15)
≤5%
37%
(14-15)
≤5%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
79%
18%
White
16%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
(14-15)
35-39%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tri County Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Tri County Educational Center is 35-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Tri County Educational Center?
251 students attend Tri County Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Tri County Educational Center students are Black, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tri County Educational Center?
Tri County Educational Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tri County Educational Center offer ?
Tri County Educational Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tri County Educational Center part of?
Tri County Educational Center is part of Berkley School District.

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