C+
Average
64/100

Tri-Center High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 33980 310th St, Neola, IA 51559
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 75% · Math 55% proficient · 36th percentile in Iowa
Graduation
B+
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

64
Repit Score
out of 100
226
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%36/100reading 55th percentile, math 18th percentile among Iowa high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%75/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 30% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −23 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency75% (+6 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency55% (−15 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+4 pts vs. state avg 91%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White75%55%reading +0 pts, math -17 pts25th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 33980 310th St
City Neola
ZIP Code 51559
District 1927990
NCES School ID 192799001632
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 51559

Understanding the community around Tri-Center High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $77,095
Per Capita Income $36,665
Poverty Rate 3.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%
High School or Higher 98.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $185,600
Median Rent $929
Owner-Occupied 73.6%
Renter-Occupied 26.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Tri-Center High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.6%
Hispanic/Latino 5.3%
Black 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More Races 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 226
Teachers (FTE) 15.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Tri-Center High School?
Tri-Center High School has a Repit School Score of 64 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Tri-Center High School?
Tri-Center High School has 226 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Tri-Center High School serve?
Tri-Center High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Tri-Center High School receive per student?
Tri-Center High School receives $13,323 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Tri-Center High School in 51559 ▼
Avg Home Value
$318,003
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,035
1-Year Change
+7.2%
% Renters
26.4%

Other Schools in 51559

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026