For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 786 students in Tri-Central Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Tri-Central Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
786 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tri-Central Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (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 decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#170 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
88%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,753 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,420 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,753
$13,125
Spending / Student
$11,420
$12,758
Best Tri-Central Community Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2115 W 500 N
Sharpsville, IN 46068
(765) 963-5885
Sharpsville, IN 46068
(765) 963-5885
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Tri Central Middle-high School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2115 W 500 N
Sharpsville, IN 46068
(765) 963-2560
Sharpsville, IN 46068
(765) 963-2560
Gr: 6-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tri-Central Community Schools?
Tri-Central Community Schools manages 2 public schools serving 786 students.
What is the rank of Tri-Central Community Schools?
Tri-Central Community Schools is ranked #178 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Tri-Central Community Schools?
88% of Tri-Central Community Schools students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tri-Central Community Schools?
Tri-Central Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Tri-Central Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,420 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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