Enrollment
733
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Troy, NY
Troy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Troy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362895003919
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troy Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #9 of 17
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Troy Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Middle School ranks #9 of 17 public schools in Troy, NY.
School address
District: Troy City School District · New York
NCES ID 362895003919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Troy Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Troy Middle School
Troy Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Troy, New York, enrolling 733 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 733 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 619 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #131.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 396 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 733 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Troy City School District also operates Troy High School (1,193 students) and Ps 14 (460 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in New York - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$26,211
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 251 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 33.8%
African American 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 15.3%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 33.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Troy Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy City School District, which includes Troy Middle School.
$26,211
Per student
-1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 58.2%
Federal 11.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carroll Hill School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 18 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 2 | Smaller | Higher economic need | 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
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~733 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Troy Middle School
How many students attend Troy Middle School?
Troy Middle School has 733 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Troy, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy Middle School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Middle School?
71.6% of students at Troy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Troy Middle School is White at 33.8% of enrollment, in Troy, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troy Middle School?
Troy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Middle School ranks #9 of 17 public schools in Troy, NY. 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.
Is Troy Middle School a good school?
Troy Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York 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 City School District?
Besides Troy Middle School, Troy City School District also operates Troy High School (1,193 students), Ps 14 (460 students), and Carroll Hill School (325 students). See the Troy City School District district page for the complete list.
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