Very Good
#175 of 542 schools in ME
Top 32% in state
Troy Central School
Elementary School · Rsu 03/msad 03 · Troy, ME
A Rsu 03/msad 03 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
733 Bangor Road, Troy, ME 04987
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Troy Central School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 45 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Troy Central School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low57/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,321
Median home value
$194,100
Median rent
$1,322/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
91.7%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04987; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in RSU 03/MSAD 03
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 62 | Compare → |
| Morse Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 95 | Compare → |
| Mt View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | Not available | 213 | Compare → |
| Walker Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 51 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rsu 03/msad 03
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Troy Central School is listed in RSU 03/MSAD 03; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Troy Central School
Troy Central School is a public elementary school in Troy, ME, part of Rsu 03/msad 03, serving approximately 52 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Troy Central School
What grades does Troy Central School serve?
Troy Central School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Troy Central School?
Troy Central School has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy Central School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Troy Central School rank in ME?
Troy Central School ranks #175 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Troy Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Troy Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Troy Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Troy Central School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Troy Central School a charter school?
No, Troy Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Troy Central School a Title I school?
No, Troy Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Troy Central School?
59.6% of students at Troy Central School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Waldo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (207) 948-2280
- Area population (ZIP 04987)
- 917
- Area average commute
- 36.8 min
- Area median age
- 51.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04987; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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