Serving 343 students in grades 6-8, Troy A Howard Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Troy A Howard Middle School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Troy A Howard Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Troy A Howard Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#415 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
90%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Troy A Howard Middle School's ranking?
Troy A Howard Middle School is ranked #415 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Troy A Howard Middle School often compared to?
Troy A Howard Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belfast Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Troy A Howard Middle School?
343 students attend Troy A Howard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Troy A Howard Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Troy A Howard Middle School?
Troy A Howard Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Troy A Howard Middle School offer ?
Troy A Howard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Troy A Howard Middle School part of?
Troy A Howard Middle School is part of RSU 71 School District.
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