Troy Middle School
Tel:
(815)577-6760
- Troy Middle School serves 880 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Troy Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Troy Middle School's student population of 880 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 880 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Troy Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Troy Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1326 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 26% |
| Black | 12% | 17% |
| White | 53% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Troy CCSD 30C School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Troy Middle School is Plainfield South High School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Drauden Point Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Orenic Intermediate School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Plainfield Orenic Intermediate School Magnet School
Grades: 5-6 | 952 students
0.1 miles
5820 Theodore Dr
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815)577-6760 0.1 5-6 952 - Plainfield Drauden Point Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 772 students
0.5 miles
1911 Drauden Rd
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815)577-4900 0.5 6-8 772 - Plainfield Wesmere Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 492 students
0.5 miles
2001 Wesmere Pkwy
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815)439-3244 0.5 K-5 492 - Plainfield Ridge Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 633 students
0.7 miles
1900 Caton Ridge Dr
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815)577-4630 0.7 K-5 633 - Shorewood Troy Hofer Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-4 | 465 students
0.9 miles
910 Vertin Blvd
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815)577-6760 0.9 K-4 465
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