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#6577 of 8,552 schools in TX

Trenton Middle

Middle School · Trenton ISD · Trenton, TX

A Trenton ISD middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 5, Trenton, TX 75490

  • Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.3 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-13.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$14,186
Chronic Absenteeism16.1%

Students at Trenton Middle score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Trenton Middle 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 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,192/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Trenton), 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

$96,055

Median home value

$300,400

Median rent

$1,526/mo

College educated

17.8%

Homeownership

83.6%

Poverty rate

12.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75490; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Trenton ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,186NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Trenton Middle is listed in TRENTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Trenton Middle

Trenton Middle is a public middle school in Trenton, TX, part of Trenton ISD, serving approximately 205 students in grades 5th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #6,577 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Trenton Middle

What grades does Trenton Middle serve?

Trenton Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Trenton Middle?

Trenton Middle has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Trenton Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Trenton Middle is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Trenton Middle rank in TX?

Trenton Middle ranks #6,577 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Trenton Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Trenton Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Trenton Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Trenton Middle has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Trenton Middle a charter school?

No, Trenton Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Trenton Middle a Title I school?

No, Trenton Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trenton Middle?

43.4% of students at Trenton Middle 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
205
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Fannin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.1%
Area population (ZIP 75490)
3,024
Area average commute
38.1 min
Area median age
40.5
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 75490; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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