Summary:
The Tri-County Area School District has only one middle school, Tri-County Middle, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 137 students. While the school's performance has declined in recent years, dropping from a statewide ranking of 453 out of 628 Wisconsin middle schools in 2024-2025 to 538 out of 640 in 2022-2023, it continues to face significant challenges.
Tri-County Middle's academic performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is consistently below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 27.03% for 8th grade to 45.45% for 6th grade, compared to the state averages of 53.97% and 53.66%, respectively. The school also has a high dropout rate of 1.3% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% for the 2023-2024 school year, which may be contributing to its academic struggles.
Despite these challenges, Tri-County Middle has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.2, which could be an asset in providing more individualized attention and support for students. However, the school serves a socioeconomically disadvantaged population, with 67.15% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, which may present additional obstacles in terms of student support and resources. Overall, the data suggests that Tri-County Middle needs to address several key areas, including academic performance, attendance, and student support, in order to improve its outcomes and better serve its students.
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