Below Average
#1927 of 2,221 schools in MO
Troy South Middle School
Middle School · Troy R-iii · Moscow Mills, MO
A Troy R-iii middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 S. CAMPUS RD, Moscow Mills, MO 63362
- Math 46% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Troy South Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 10-year record (2016–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Troy South Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average543/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moscow Mills), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,300
Median home value
$225,000
Median rent
$994/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63362; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Holiness SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–11 | 2.9 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Troy MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 734 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Troy R-iii
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $11,811NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Troy South Middle School is listed in TROY R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Troy South Middle School
Troy South Middle School is a public middle school in Moscow Mills, MO, part of Troy R-iii, serving approximately 789 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,927 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Troy South Middle School
What grades does Troy South Middle School serve?
Troy South Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Troy South Middle School?
Troy South Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 789 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy South Middle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Troy South Middle School rank in MO?
Troy South Middle School ranks #1,927 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Troy South Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Troy South Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 South Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Troy South Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Troy South Middle School a charter school?
No, Troy South Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Troy South Middle School a Title I school?
No, Troy South Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Troy South Middle School?
27.9% of students at Troy South Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 789
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (636) 462-5125
- Area population (ZIP 63362)
- 9,247
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 63362; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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