Troy Middle School
Tel:
(815) 577-6760
Troy Middle School serves 939 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Troy Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Troy Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Troy Middle School's student population of 939 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 939 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 64 teachers |
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School Comparison
Troy Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Troy Middle School is 0.64, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #972 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 26% |
| Black | 13% | 17% |
| White | 51% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Troy CCSD 30c School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Grades: 5-6 | 965 students
0.1 miles
5820 Theodore Dr
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-6760 0.1 5-6 965 - Plainfield Drauden Point Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 715 students
0.5 miles
1911 Drauden Rd
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-4900 0.5 6-8 715 - Plainfield Wesmere Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 485 students
0.5 miles
2001 Wesmere Pkwy
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-3244 0.5 K-5 485 - Plainfield Ridge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 600 students
0.7 miles
1900 Caton Ridge Dr
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-4630 0.7 K-5 600 - Shorewood Troy Hofer Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 440 students
0.9 miles
910 Vertin Blvd
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 577-6760 0.9 K-4 440
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