Tri County Middle School

Tri County Area Schools
21350 KENDAVILLE RD
HOWARD CITY, MI 49329
381 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Tri County Middle School, located in Howard City, Michigan, serves as a central hub for students in the Tri County Area Schools district. Situated on Kendaville Road, the school focuses on providing a supportive transition between elementary and high school, emphasizing both core academic development and personal growth. The school is committed to fostering a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage in a variety of educational opportunities, ranging from traditional classroom instruction to extracurricular activities that help build character and community.

As part of the broader Tri County school community, the middle school prioritizes the partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure academic success and social-emotional well-being. By utilizing its website and digital resources, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding curriculum, school events, and administrative updates. Overall, Tri County Middle School strives to prepare its student body for the rigors of high school while cultivating a sense of belonging and civic responsibility within the Howard City area.
381
Total Students
21.8
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    328 (86.1%)
  • Hispanic
    27 (7.1%)
  • Two or More
    20 (5.2%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Tri County Area Schools
Phone: (231)937-4318
Website: http://www.tricountyschools.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 157
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 131
Grade 7 130
Grade 8 120
Gender Ratio