- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 33.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Howard City, MI
Tri County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tri County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263393006958
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri County Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Howard City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tri County Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tri County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Howard City, MI.
School address
District: Tri County Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263393006958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Tri County Middle School shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 21.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 263393006958 · Howard City, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 18.1:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Sand Lake Elementary School (780 students)
Tri County Middle School shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 21.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Tri County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sand Lake Elem
Sand Lake Elementary School
780 students
- Tri County Sen
Tri County Senior High School
473 students
- Macnaughton Sc
Macnaughton School
388 students
- This school
Tri County Middle School
381 students
What this shows Tri County Middle School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tri County Middle School compares
Tri County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Michigan - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Tri County Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Tri County Area Schools reports $14,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tri County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Lake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tri County Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macnaughton School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tri County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tri County Middle School
How many students attend Tri County Middle School?
Tri County Middle School has 381 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Howard City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri County Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tri County Middle School?
50.0% of students at Tri County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tri County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tri County Middle School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Howard City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri County Middle School?
Tri County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tri County Middle School rank among public schools in Howard City?
By Resource Investment Index, Tri County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Howard City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tri County Area Schools?
Besides Tri County Middle School, Tri County Area Schools also operates Sand Lake Elementary School (780 students), Tri County Senior High School (473 students), and Macnaughton School (388 students). See the Tri County Area Schools district page for the complete list.