Tri-County Middle School in Howard City, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Tri-County Middle School is a rural public school in Howard City, Michigan that is part of Tri-County Area School District. It serves 381 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.9:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

381 Students

24 Teachers

21350 Kendaville Rd

Howard City, MI 49329 View local requests

http://www.tricountyschools.com

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Tri-County Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Dr. Adamson

Mrs. Harris

Mrs. Neper's Math and Reading Support Classroom

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Tri-County Middle School Demographics

73%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Tri-County Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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