- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Belfast, ME
Troy a Howard Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Troy a Howard Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231482200048
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troy a Howard Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Belfast · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Troy a Howard Middle School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troy a Howard Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Belfast, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Troy a Howard Middle School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 231482200048 · Belfast, ME Middle · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 10.3:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Belfast Area High School (476 students)
Troy a Howard Middle School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Troy a Howard Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belfast Area H
Belfast Area High School
476 students
- This school
Troy a Howard Middle School
330 students
- Captain Albert
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
232 students
- Ames Elementar 122
Ames Elementary School
122 students
- East Belfast S 99
East Belfast School
99 students
- Gladys Weymout 79
Gladys Weymouth Elem School
79 students
What this shows Troy a Howard Middle School reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Troy a Howard Middle School compares
Troy a Howard Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▲ 8% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 36% in Maine - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,742
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Troy a Howard Middle School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 71 reports $18,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Troy a Howard Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Captain Albert W. Stevens School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ames Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Belfast School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gladys Weymouth Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Troy a Howard Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~330 students)
Frequently asked questions about Troy a Howard Middle School
How many students attend Troy a Howard Middle School?
Troy a Howard Middle School has 330 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Belfast, ME. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy a Howard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy a Howard Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Troy a Howard Middle School?
36.8% of students at Troy a Howard Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troy a Howard Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Troy a Howard Middle School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Belfast, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troy a Howard Middle School?
Troy a Howard Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Troy a Howard Middle School rank among public schools in Belfast?
By Resource Investment Index, Troy a Howard Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Belfast, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rsu 71?
Besides Troy a Howard Middle School, Rsu 71 also operates Belfast Area High School (476 students), Captain Albert W. Stevens School (232 students), and Ames Elementary School (122 students). See the Rsu 71 district page for the complete list.