Trenton Middle School

1417 Oklahoma Ave
Trenton, MO 64683
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 294 students in grades 5-8, Trenton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Trenton Middle School's student population of 294 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
294 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Trenton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trenton Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#1425 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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29%
37%
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38%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
94%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trenton Middle School's ranking?
Trenton Middle School is ranked #1425 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Trenton Middle School?
294 students attend Trenton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Trenton Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trenton Middle School?
Trenton Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Trenton Middle School offer ?
Trenton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Trenton Middle School part of?
Trenton Middle School is part of Trenton R-IX School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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