- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Troy, MO
Troy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Troy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 293045002088
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troy Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Troy Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Middle ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Troy, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Troy Middle held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 58.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 293045002088 · Troy, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
732 enr · 13.6:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy Buchanan High (2,148 students)
Troy Middle held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 58.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Troy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy Buchanan
Troy Buchanan High
2,148 students
- Troy South Mid 760
Troy South Middle School
760 students
- This school 732
Troy Middle
732 students
- Cuivre Park El 578
Cuivre Park Elementary
578 students
- Wm. R. Cappel 434
Wm. R. Cappel Elem.
434 students
- Main Street El 423
Main Street Elem.
423 students
What this shows Troy Middle reports 732 students on the CCD universe file.
How Troy Middle compares
Troy Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 33% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 732 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
732
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Missouri - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$11,811
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Troy Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Troy R-Iii reports $11,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Troy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Buchanan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troy South Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cuivre Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wm. R. Cappel Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Main Street Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Troy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~732 students)
Frequently asked questions about Troy Middle
How many students attend Troy Middle?
Troy Middle has 732 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Troy, MO. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy Middle is 13.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Troy Middle?
30.7% of students at Troy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Troy Middle is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Troy, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troy Middle?
Troy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Middle ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Troy, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Troy on the city page.
What other schools are in Troy R-Iii?
Besides Troy Middle, Troy R-Iii also operates Troy Buchanan High (2,148 students), Troy South Middle School (760 students), and Cuivre Park Elementary (578 students). See the Troy R-Iii district page for the complete list.