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Tri-County Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 579 students in Tri-County Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Tri-County Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
579 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tri-County Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#422 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
29%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
68%
66%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,280 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,373 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,280
$17,189
Spending / Student
$16,373
$17,161
Best Tri-County Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-county Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 S West St
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Tri-county High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
409 S West St
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Tri-county Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 S West St
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Gr: 6-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tri-County Area School District?
Tri-County Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 579 students.
What is the rank of Tri-County Area School District?
Tri-County Area School District is ranked #420 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tri-County Area School District?
68% of Tri-County Area School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tri-County Area School District?
Tri-County Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Tri-County Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,373 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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