- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moscow Mills, MO
Troy South Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Troy South 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 293045003293
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troy South Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 760
- students enrolled
Troy South Middle School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Troy R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 293045003293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Troy South Middle School held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.9 → 57.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 293045003293 · Moscow Mills, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
760 enr · 13.8:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy Buchanan High (2,148 students)
Troy South Middle School held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.9 → 57.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Troy South Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy Buchanan
Troy Buchanan High
2,148 students
- This school 760
Troy South Middle School
760 students
- Troy Middle 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 South Middle School reports 760 students on the CCD universe file.
How Troy South Middle School compares
Troy South Middle School 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 58% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
760
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Missouri - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Troy South Middle School 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 South Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Buchanan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troy Middle | Similar size | Higher 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 South Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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 (~760 students)
Frequently asked questions about Troy South Middle School
How many students attend Troy South Middle School?
Troy South Middle School has 760 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moscow Mills, MO. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 789 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy South Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Troy South Middle School?
19.2% of students at Troy South Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troy South Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Troy South Middle School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Moscow Mills, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troy South Middle School?
Troy South 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).
What other schools are in Troy R-Iii?
Besides Troy South Middle School, Troy R-Iii also operates Troy Buchanan High (2,148 students), Troy Middle (732 students), and Cuivre Park Elementary (578 students). See the Troy R-Iii district page for the complete list.