Trenton Middle

Summary:

Trenton Middle is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Trenton Independent School District in Trenton, Texas, with a student population of 192 that is predominantly White (63.02%) with significant Hispanic representation (30.21%). While the school has been consistently ranked in the middle tier of Texas middle schools, it faces several key challenges that impact student performance.

Trenton Middle's student performance on STAAR tests is generally below the state average, particularly in mathematics and science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 18.64% of 5th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics, compared to the state average of 48.96%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students, Gifted and Talented students, and students with low socioeconomic status struggling the most. Additionally, Trenton Middle's spending per student ($8,863 in 2020-2021) is slightly below the state average, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Van Alstyne J.H., Whitewright Middle, and Leonard J.H., Trenton Middle's performance lags behind, with these schools consistently outperforming Trenton Middle on STAAR tests and having higher overall rankings from SchoolDigger. This may be due in part to Trenton Middle's higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (38.02% free/reduced lunch recipients) and its relatively high student-teacher ratio (17.3 in 2022-2023).


Detail:

Public 5-8

 2289 Fm 815
       Trenton, TX  75490-0005


(903) 989-2243

District: Trenton Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
937th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,863 Help


Students who attend Trenton Middle usually attend:

High:    Trenton High School

Feeder schools for Trenton Middle:

Elementary:    Trenton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  205

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.0%
Hispanic:
31.7%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Trenton Middle ranks better than 60.3% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.39. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61%), Hispanic (31.7%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Trenton Middle is 17.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Trenton Middle is $8,863.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Trenton Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Trenton Middle 937th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Trenton Middle in the ranking list.)

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Trenton Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Trenton Independent School District (Isd) 349th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Trenton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Trenton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.00 524th 1573 66.7%
2005 51.00 859th 1582 45.7%
2006 40.56 1075th 1585 32.2%
2007 58.98 737th 1684 56.2%
2008 52.36 928th 1718 46.0%
2009 52.13 982nd 1763 44.3%
2010 60.61 721st 1803 60.0%
2011 47.47 1215th 1895 35.9%
2012 54.50 919th 1951 52.9%
2013 49.58 1073rd 1973 45.6%
2014 47.60 1116th 1987 43.8%
2015 39.80 1346th 2043 34.1%
2016 58.15 874th 1987 56.0%
2017 47.75 948th 2027 53.2%
2018 53.57 826th 2080 60.3%
2019 41.04 1257th 2193 42.7%
2021 50.38 1022nd 2252 54.6%
2022 45.84 1134th 2254 49.7%
2023 55.11 933rd 2330 60.0%
2024 54.39 937th 2361 60.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Trenton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.49 488th 1445 66.2%
2021 63.81 318th 1592 80.0%
2022 55.15 518th 1643 68.5%
2023 29.34 1311th 1720 23.8%
2024 23.68 1502nd 1760 14.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Trenton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.97 326th 1597 79.6%
2019 73.40 186th 1626 88.6%
2021 38.75 966th 1712 43.6%
2022 30.04 1368th 1757 22.1%
2023 69.06 270th 1815 85.1%
2024 80.95 130th 1881 93.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Trenton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.59 728th 2039 64.3%
2019 31.57 1574th 2073 24.1%
2021 51.52 912th 2172 58.0%
2022 32.42 1636th 2220 26.3%
2023 53.88 890th 2251 60.5%
2024 46.83 1078th 2224 51.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Trenton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.56 917th 2008 54.3%
2019 29.96 1549th 2047 24.3%
2021 41.15 1235th 2151 42.6%
2022 45.60 1131st 2221 49.1%
2023 46.42 1150th 2241 48.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Trenton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.50 1077th 1430 24.7%
2019 39.32 1068th 1446 26.1%
2021 3.85 1473rd 1501 1.9%
2022 37.10 1126th 1488 24.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Trenton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.70 1389th 2008 30.8%
2019 49.53 875th 2058 57.5%
2021 55.31 706th 2118 66.7%
2022 34.89 1511th 2182 30.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Trenton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.97 761st 2030 62.5%
2019 49.32 915th 2069 55.8%
2021 57.93 768th 2168 64.6%
2022 44.64 1156th 2228 48.1%
2023 59.41 778th 2245 65.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Trenton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.07 905th 1895 52.2%
2019 35.39 1304th 1935 32.6%
2021 44.33 1076th 2043 47.3%
2022 31.97 1514th 2077 27.1%
2023 50.30 952nd 2116 55.0%
2024 52.72 857th 2108 59.3%
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Rank History for White students at Trenton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.55 1032nd 1673 38.3%
2019 30.00 1304th 1684 22.6%
2021 37.03 1139th 1700 33.0%
2022 40.25 1090th 1723 36.7%
2023 44.00 1033rd 1749 40.9%
2024 47.26 897th 1724 48.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

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Enrollment information for Trenton Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 112 3 0 9 4 n/a n/a 0 128
2005 100 3 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 116
2006 108 6 0 17 3 n/a n/a 0 134
2007 105 4 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2008 121 4 0 17 2 n/a n/a 0 144
2009 118 4 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 136
2010 111 2 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 128
2011 92 0 1 22 0 0 0 0 115
2012 94 1 1 18 1 0 2 0 117
2013 83 0 2 19 2 0 3 0 109
2014 116 3 2 18 3 0 3 0 145
2015 120 4 1 24 1 0 3 0 153
2016 128 4 0 28 0 0 6 0 166
2017 146 3 0 24 0 0 3 0 176
2018 147 1 0 39 1 0 2 0 190
2019 132 2 0 37 0 0 4 0 175
2020 145 2 0 42 0 0 2 0 191
2021 132 0 0 57 2 0 1 0 192
2022 123 1 0 62 1 0 4 0 191
2023 121 3 0 58 2 0 8 0 192
2024 125 3 0 65 3 0 9 0 205

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Trenton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 128 8.7 14.7 35.2
2005 116 9.5 12.2 35.3
2006 134 10.7 12.5 38.8
2007 131 10.7 12.2 32.1
2008 144 12.7 11.3 34
2009 136 12.5 10.8 27.2
2010 128 10.9 11.7 35.9
2011 115 10.7 10.7 45.2
2012 117 10.2 11.4 36.8
2013 109 10.0 10.8 37.6
2014 145 11.1 13.0 40.7
2015 153 12.0 12.7 42.5
2016 166 10.0 16.6 37.3
2017 176 11.4 15.3 40.3
2018 190 11.3 16.7 41.1
2019 175 12.0 14.5 32.6
2020 191 11.0 17.3 42.4
2021 192 10.3 18.4 35.4
2022 191 10.6 17.8 27.7
2023 192 11.0 17.3 38
2024 205 11.4 17.8 43.4

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 Trenton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 128 8.7 14.7 35.2
2005 116 9.5 12.2 35.3
2006 134 10.7 12.5 38.8
2007 131 10.7 12.2 32.1
2008 144 12.7 11.3 34
2009 136 12.5 10.8 27.2
2010 128 10.9 11.7 35.9
2011 115 10.7 10.7 45.2
2012 117 10.2 11.4 36.8
2013 109 10.0 10.8 37.6
2014 145 11.1 13.0 40.7
2015 153 12.0 12.7 42.5
2016 166 10.0 16.6 37.3
2017 176 11.4 15.3 40.3
2018 190 11.3 16.7 41.1
2019 175 12.0 14.5 32.6
2020 191 11.0 17.3 42.4
2021 192 10.3 18.4 35.4
2022 191 10.6 17.8 27.7
2023 192 11.0 17.3 38
2024 205 11.4 17.8 43.4

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 Trenton Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $486 (5.5%) $8,374 (94.5%) $8,860
2020 $548 (6.1%) $8,385 (93.9%) $8,933
2021 $731 (8.2%) $8,132 (91.8%) $8,863

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Trenton Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1257th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 933rd of 2330 Middle schools
 17.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Reading (Trenton Middle)4136
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Trenton Independent School District (Isd))4136
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Trenton Middle)3234
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Trenton Independent School District (Isd))3234
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Trenton Middle)2326
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Trenton Independent School District (Isd))2326
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Trenton Middle)4045
 5%
   6th Grade Reading (Trenton Independent School District (Isd))4045
 5%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Trenton Middle)2041
 21%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Trenton Independent School District (Isd))2041
 21%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Trenton Middle)6175
 14%
   7th Grade Reading (Trenton Independent School District (Isd))6175
 14%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Trenton Middle)3544
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Trenton Independent School District (Isd))3544
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Trenton Middle)4961
 12%
   8th Grade Reading (Trenton Independent School District (Isd))4961
 12%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Trenton Middle)4732
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Trenton Independent School District (Isd))4732
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Trenton Middle)4729
 18%
   8th Grade Science (Trenton Independent School District (Isd))4729
 18%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Trenton Middle)832
 24%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Trenton Independent School District (Isd))832
 24%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students175192
 9.7%
African American23
 50%
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic3758
 56.8%
Pacific Islander00
White132121
 8.3%
Two or More Races48
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.6%38%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Trenton Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 205 students attended Trenton Middle.

Students who attend Trenton Middle usually go on to attend Trenton High School

Trenton Middle ranks 937th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Trenton Middle are 61% White, 32% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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