Troy Middle School

5800 Theodore Dr
Plainfield, IL 60586
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 978 students in grades 7-8, Troy Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 978 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Troy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Troy Middle School's student population of 978 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
978 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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School Rankings

Troy Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Troy Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#826 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
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36%
28%
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42%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
36%
27%
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Black
14%
17%
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White
44%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Troy Middle School's ranking?
Troy Middle School is ranked #826 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Troy Middle School?
978 students attend Troy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Troy Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Troy Middle School?
Troy Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Troy Middle School offer ?
Troy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Troy Middle School part of?
Troy Middle School is part of Troy CCSD 30c School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 978 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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