Serving 223 students in grades 5-8, Trenton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 48% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#4122 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
35%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
59%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trenton Middle School's ranking?
Trenton Middle School is ranked #4122 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Trenton Middle School?
223 students attend Trenton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Trenton Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 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 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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 Independent School District.
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