Tri County Educational Center (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2026)

21131 Garden Ln
Ferndale, MI 48220

Bottom 50%

Serving 373 students in grades 9-12, Tri County Educational Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).

The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 373 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
: 30-34% (Btm 50% in MI)
: Bottom 50%
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Tri County Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category

Attribute

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

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Tri County Educational Center's student population of 373 students has grown by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Tri County Educational Center
9	8
10	21
11	72
12	272

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Total Students

373 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Tri County Educational Center
2023	346
2022	363
2021	333
2020	328
2019	328
2018	363
2017	363
2016	365
2015	343
2014	554
2013	761

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Tri County Educational Center
2023	12
2022	9
2021	6
2020	9
2019	9
2018	6
2017	6
2016	6
2015	8
2014	17
2013	18

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Year Founded

2003

School Calendar

School Motto

'Your Diploma. Your Way.'

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Tri County Educational Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Tri County Educational Center is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MI)

#2800 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Tri County Educational Center
2023	#2800
2022	#2834
2019	#2900
2018	#2427
2017	#2998
2016	#2940
2015	#2847
2014	#3158
2013	#3200

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≤10%

35%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Tri County Educational Center	Michigan	Ferndale Public Schools
2023	10%	35%	22%
2022	10%	34%	17%
2019	10%	40%	21%
2018	10%	37%	17%
2017	10%	39%	23%
2016	10%	38%	24%
2015	20%	37%	24%
2014	10%	41%	30%
2013	5%	41%	32%

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≤10%

45%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2013-2022)
Year	Tri County Educational Center	Michigan	Ferndale Public Schools
2022	10%	45%	35%
2019	15%	49%	34%
2018	10%	43%	17%
2017	10%	49%	35%
2016	15%	50%	41%
2015	10%	49%	35%
2014	7%	67%	58%
2013	12%	65%	56%

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≤20%

38%

Student-Teacher Ratio

31:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Tri County Educational Center	Michigan	Ferndale Public Schools
2023	29:1	17:1	17:1
2022	40:1	17:1	18:1
2020	36:1	18:1	19:1
2019	36:1	18:1	19:1
2015	43:1	18:1	18:1
2014	32:1	18:1	18:1
2013	42:1	18:1	20:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)
Year	Tri County Educational Center	Michigan	Ferndale Public Schools
2023	1%	9%	4%
2022	2%	9%	4%
2021	2%	8%	4%
2020	1%	8%	4%
2019	1%	8%	4%
2018	2%	8%	4%
2017	2%	8%	4%

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Black

90%

18%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Tri County Educational Center	Michigan	Ferndale Public Schools
2023	89%	18%	57%
2022	89%	18%	58%
2021	90%	18%	58%
2020	88%	18%	59%
2019	88%	18%	59%
2018	86%	18%	59%
2017	86%	18%	59%
2016	88%	18%	61%
2015	92%	18%	60%
2014	92%	18%	66%
2013	97%	18%	68%

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White

63%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Tri County Educational Center	Michigan	Ferndale Public Schools
2023	8%	64%	30%
2022	6%	64%	29%
2021	7%	65%	29%
2020	9%	66%	28%
2019	9%	66%	28%
2018	10%	66%	27%
2017	10%	66%	27%
2016	8%	67%	29%
2015	5%	68%	30%
2014	4%	69%	25%
2013	3%	69%	24%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Tri County Educational Center	Michigan	Ferndale Public Schools
2023	2%	5%	6%
2022	3%	5%	6%
2021	1%	5%	6%
2020	2%	4%	6%
2019	2%	4%	6%
2018	2%	4%	7%
2017	2%	4%	7%
2016	4%	3%	7%
2015	3%	3%	7%
2014	3%	2%	6%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.19

0.56

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Tri County Educational Center	Michigan	Ferndale Public Schools
2023	0.20	0.55	0.53
2022	0.21	0.55	0.53
2021	0.19	0.54	0.53
2020	0.22	0.53	0.52
2019	0.22	0.53	0.52
2018	0.25	0.53	0.53
2017	0.25	0.53	0.53
2016	0.22	0.52	0.54
2015	0.15	0.50	0.54
2014	0.15	0.50	0.51
2013	0.08	0.49	0.48

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30-34%

81%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Tri County Educational Center	Michigan	Ferndale Public Schools
2023	32%	81%	59%
2022	27%	81%	72%
2021	27%	84%	70%
2020	22%	86%	76%
2019	27%	85%	76%
2018	32%	85%	73%
2017	22%	85%	68%
2016	17%	85%	57%
2015	12%	85%	61%
2014	12%	84%	53%
2013	7%	84%	46%

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

83%

50%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Tri County Educational Center	Michigan	Ferndale Public Schools
2023	84%	49%	60%
2022	83%	47%	58%
2021	82%	46%	58%
2020	70%	45%	54%
2019	70%	45%	54%
2018	72%	40%	55%
2017	72%	40%	55%
2016	59%	40%	54%
2015	80%	41%	54%
2014	72%	43%	56%
2013	63%	42%	55%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Tri County Educational Center	Michigan	Ferndale Public Schools
2023	3%	4%	5%
2022	2%	4%	5%
2021	1%	4%	5%
2020	1%	5%	7%
2019	1%	5%	7%
2018	4%	6%	7%
2017	4%	6%	7%
2016	1%	6%	6%
2015	3%	6%	6%
2014	1%	6%	5%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Ferndale Public Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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What is Tri County Educational Center's ranking?

Tri County Educational Center is ranked #2800 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).

What is the graduation rate of Tri County Educational Center?

The graduation rate of Tri County Educational Center is 30-34%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.

How many students attend Tri County Educational Center?

373 students attend Tri County Educational Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Tri County Educational Center students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Tri County Educational Center?

Tri County Educational Center has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Tri County Educational Center offer ?

Tri County Educational Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Tri County Educational Center part of?

Tri County Educational Center is part of Ferndale Public Schools.

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