Troy Middle School serves 763 students in grades 6-8.
Troy Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Troy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Troy Middle School's student population of 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Troy Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Troy Middle School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#949 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
2%
15%
White
87%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Troy Middle School's ranking?
Troy Middle School is ranked #949 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Troy Middle School often compared to?
Troy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Troy South Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Troy Middle School?
763 students attend Troy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Troy Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Troy Middle School?
Troy Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Troy Middle School offer ?
Troy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Troy Middle School part of?
Troy Middle School is part of Troy R-III School District.
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