Summary:
Troy City, Alabama is home to a single middle school, Charles Henderson Middle School, which serves grades 7-8 with an enrollment of 266 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of African American students (61.65%) and significant representation of White (27.44%), Hispanic (4.14%), and Asian (2.63%) students. However, the school faces challenges, with a high free/reduced lunch rate of 63.53% indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.
Academically, Charles Henderson Middle School has seen fluctuating performance on state assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 24.06% to 53.38% across different subject areas and grade levels. The school's statewide ranking has ranged from 120 to 220 out of 432-442 middle schools over the past three years, suggesting inconsistent academic achievement. Despite higher-than-average spending per student at $10,270, the school's student-teacher ratio of 17.7 is slightly higher than the recommended level for middle schools.
Overall, Troy City has a single middle school that faces challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance and addressing the needs of its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population. The school's funding and resources may need to be allocated more effectively to support student success and ensure smaller class sizes.
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