Serving 299 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Trenton Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Trenton school district, encompassing approximately 187.6 square miles around the city of Trenton, MO, with typical drives to the school lasting 15-20 minutes and an average distance of 7.9 miles to the zone's edge, which stretches up to 14.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Trenton Middle School's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Trenton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trenton Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1208 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
2%
15%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Bulldogs
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: 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 #1208 out of 2,076 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Trenton Middle School?
299 students attend Trenton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Trenton Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
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 12:1.
What grades does Trenton Middle School offer ?
Trenton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Trenton Middle School part of?
Trenton Middle School is part of Trenton R-IX School District.
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