Troy A Howard Middle School

Summary:

Troy A Howard Middle School is a public middle school located in Belfast, Maine, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 340 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 71 district, which is ranked 98 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Troy A Howard Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, with a lower representation of minority students. The school's academic performance has seen a decline in recent years, as evidenced by its drop in statewide ranking from 58th out of 86 Maine middle schools in 2018-2019 to 75th out of 96 middle schools in 2022-2023. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all below the state and regional averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 36.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Searsport District Middle School at 47.8% and Camden-Rockport Middle School at 21.2%. The school also serves a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 45% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools, Troy A Howard Middle School shares similar racial demographics with Bucksport Middle School and Samuel L Wagner Middle School, but lags behind the highest-performing school in the region, Camden-Rockport Middle School, which ranks 12th out of 96 middle schools statewide and has significantly higher proficiency rates. The school also faces challenges similar to Mt View Middle School and Searsport District Middle School, which have the lowest statewide rankings and academic performance among the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

173 Lincolnville Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915

(207) 338-3320

District: Regional School Unit 71

SchoolDigger Rank:
75^th of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,620

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 340

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.0%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Troy A Howard Middle School ranks worse than 78.1% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.74. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90%), two or more races (4.4%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Troy A Howard Middle School is 10.6. (See more...)

Compare Troy A Howard Middle School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Troy A Howard Middle School is $18,620.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Troy A Howard Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Troy A Howard Middle School 75^th of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Troy A Howard Middle School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 71:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 71 98^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Troy A Howard Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Troy A Howard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile
2016	21.29	77^th	85	9.4%
2017	41.76	44^th	87	49.4%
2018	42.96	43^rd	85	49.4%
2019	34.42	58^th	86	32.6%
2021	38.28	63^rd	92	31.5%
2022	19.47	78^th	93	16.1%
2023	28.74	75^th	96	21.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Troy A Howard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	54.79	15^th	37	59.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Troy A Howard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	32.76	47^th	64	26.6%
2021	43.75	37^th	66	43.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Troy A Howard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	25.71	61^st	78	21.8%
2021	52.27	48^th	83	42.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Troy A Howard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	41.90	45^th	78	42.3%
2021	20.51	66^th	83	20.5%

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Rank History for White students at Troy A Howard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	62.74	18^th	44	59.1%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Troy A Howard Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	319	1	5	7	0	0	11	343
2017	321	1	2	7	0	0	18	349
2018	302	3	2	7	0	0	15	329
2019	303	4	3	10	2	0	18	340
2020	304	3	2	11	1	0	21	342
2021	286	0	3	9	0	0	24	322
2022	303	0	3	8	0	1	26	341
2023	306	4	5	8	1	1	15	340

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Troy A Howard Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	343	30.0	11.4	53.9
2017	349	28.8	12.1	55.3
2018	329	31.5	10.4	57.8
2019	340	34.0	10.0	55
2020	342	34.0	10.0	54.7
2021	322	33.5	9.6	53.7
2022	341	34.5	9.8	52.8
2023	340	32.0	10.6	45

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Troy A Howard Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	343	30.0	11.4	53.9
2017	349	28.8	12.1	55.3
2018	329	31.5	10.4	57.8
2019	340	34.0	10.0	55
2020	342	34.0	10.0	54.7
2021	322	33.5	9.6	53.7
2022	341	34.5	9.8	52.8
2023	340	32.0	10.6	45

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Troy A Howard Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,133
2019	$16,437
2020	$18,217
2021	$21,613
2022	$21,014
2023	$18,620

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Troy A Howard Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 58^th of 86 Middle schools	Ranks 75^th of 96 Middle schools	10.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Troy A Howard Middle School)	49.4	76	26.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 71)	48	79.1	31.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Troy A Howard Middle School)	25.9	77.7	51.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 71)	24.3	79.5	55.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	340	340
African American	4	4
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	10	8	20%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	303	306	1%
Two or More Races	18	15	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55%	45%	10%

Schools Near Troy A Howard Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Troy A Howard Middle School	Public	6-8	173 Lincolnville Avenue	Belfast	04915	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	No	(207) 338-3320	340	32	10.6	45.0%	306 (90.0%)	4 (1.2%)	8 (2.4%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.4%)	28.7	75^th of 96 public middle schools	21.9%		19.5	78^th of 93 public middle schools	16.1%	3	56.9	34.8	43.5	$18,620
Searsport District Middle School	Public	6-8	26 Mortland Road	Searsport	04974	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 20	No	No	No	No	(207) 548-2313	101	10	10.4	58.4%	96 (95.0%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	16.2	89^th of 96 public middle schools	7.3%		13.2	82^nd of 93 public middle schools	11.8%	7	48.3	26.1	50.0	$25,464
Camden-Rockport Middle School	Public	5-8	34 Knowlton Street	Camden	04843	Knox County	Regional School Unit 28/Maine School Admin District 28	No	No	No	No	(207) 236-7805	358	34	10.4	14.8%	332 (92.7%)	7 (2.0%)	6 (1.7%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	82.6	12^th of 96 public middle schools	87.5%		84.6	10^th of 93 public middle schools	89.2%	2	84.7	59.0	44.0	$23,249
Mt View Middle School	Public	6-8	575 Mount View Road	Thorndike	04986	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03	No	No	No	No	(207) 568-7561	230	21	10.9	59.1%	214 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.7%)	13.2	93^rd of 96 public middle schools	3.1%		0.6	93^rd of 93 public middle schools	0.0%		48.8	28.3	33.8	$17,335
Bucksport Middle School	Public	5-8	100 Miles Lane	Bucksport	04416	Hancock County	Regional School Unit 25	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 469-6647	282	28	10.1	45.0%	260 (92.2%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	38.7	62^nd of 96 public middle schools	35.4%		37.7	64^th of 93 public middle schools	31.2%	2	65.9	37.3	31.6	$18,669
Samuel L Wagner Middle School	Public	5-8	19 Williams Way	Winterport	04496	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 22	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 223-4309	213	17	12.5	47.4%	199 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	51.9	36^th of 96 public middle schools	62.5%		47.4	55^th of 93 public middle schools	40.9%	19	67.3	47.2	35.0	$16,704

Frequently Asked Questions about Troy A Howard Middle School

What district is Troy A Howard Middle School in?

Regional School Unit 71

Is Troy A Howard Middle School a good school?

Troy A Howard Middle School ranks in the bottom 21.9% of Maine middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Troy A Howard Middle School?

Students at Troy A Howard Middle School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

How many students attend Troy A Howard Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 340 students attended Troy A Howard Middle School.

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