Summary:
The city of Troy, Pennsylvania is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Troy Area School District. The data reveals some standout schools, with Troy Intrmd School excelling in science proficiency and W R Croman Primary School boasting the highest spending per student and lowest student-teacher ratio.
Troy Intrmd School stands out for its exceptional performance in PSSA Science, with 72.3% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also performs relatively well in PSSA English Language Arts, though still below the state average. In contrast, Troy Area Junior/Senior High School has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 261 out of 537 Pennsylvania high schools in 2020-2021 to 514 out of 674 in 2022-2023, with proficiency rates generally below state averages.
The schools in Troy also vary in their student demographics and funding. W R Croman Primary School has the highest spending per student at $17,063 and the lowest student-teacher ratio at 14.1, while Troy Intrmd School has the lowest spending per student at $15,190. These differences in resources may be contributing factors to the schools' varying academic performance.
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