Troy Area Middle School (Closed 2012)

Troy Area Middle School serves 464 students in grades 5-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 74% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
464 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
84%
76%
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(10-11)
74%
73%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Troy Area Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
2%
14%
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White
96%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Troy Area Middle School?
464 students attend Troy Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Troy Area Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Troy Area Middle School?
Troy Area Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Troy Area Middle School offer ?
Troy Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Troy Area Middle School part of?
Troy Area Middle School is part of Troy Area School District.

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