Enrollment
881
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plainfield, IL
Troy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Troy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173951003996
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troy Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #8 of 8
- middle schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 881
- students enrolled
Troy Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Middle School ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Plainfield, IL.
School address
District: Troy Ccsd 30c · Illinois
NCES ID 173951003996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Troy Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Troy Middle School
Troy Middle School is a large middle school in Plainfield, Illinois, enrolling 881 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 91% of state schools at 881 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Plainfield's middle schools, it stands alongside John F Kennedy Middle Sch (912 students): Troy Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 15.9:1).
Troy Ccsd 30c also operates Orenic Intermediate School (812 students) and Troy Craughwell School (526 students) alongside Troy Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Troy Middle School compares
Troy Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 881 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
881
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$16,455
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 881 Top 9% in Illinois - larger than 91% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 69.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173951003996
Student demographics
White 39.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
African American 18.4%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Troy Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 441:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.8%
In-school suspensions 81
Out-of-school suspensions 52
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy Ccsd 30c, which includes Troy Middle School.
$16,455
Per student
-3%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.1%
State 23.9%
Federal 6.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Troy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orenic Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy Craughwell School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy Heritage Trail School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy Cronin Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy Hofer Elem Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Troy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Plainfield
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
John F Kennedy Middle Sch
Standard public school
912 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Timber Ridge Middle School
Standard public school
885 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Richard Ira Jones Middle School
Standard public school
851 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Heritage Grove Middle School
Standard public school
841 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Murphy Junior High School
Standard public school
700 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Drauden Point Middle School
Standard public school
658 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Troy Middle School
How many students attend Troy Middle School?
Troy Middle School has 881 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plainfield, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Troy Middle School is White at 39.0% of enrollment, in Plainfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troy Middle School?
Troy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Troy Middle School rank among middle schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Middle School ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Plainfield, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Plainfield on the city page.
Is Troy Middle School a good school?
Troy Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Troy Ccsd 30c?
Besides Troy Middle School, Troy Ccsd 30c also operates Orenic Intermediate School (812 students), Troy Craughwell School (526 students), and Troy Heritage Trail School (480 students). See the Troy Ccsd 30c district page for the complete list.