The top reported proficiency rate is 44% in Science. The lowest is 26% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Troy High and Middle School
Troy High and Middle School serves students from sixth through twelfth grade under one roof in the small Doniphan County seat of Troy, Kansas. The school is part of Troy Public Schools, a district that has been navigating sustained enrollment decline in recent years, which has prompted the district to pursue cost-saving measures and to hold discussions about consolidation. The school itself is small, and the district's publicly reported challenges suggest a community that is actively managing how to sustain its programs as the number of students shrinks.
Academically, the proficiency data from the most recent state assessments shows a range of results across grades and subjects. In math, performance was below the midpoint compared to other schools in the county, and overall the school's proficiency index placed it in the bottom quartile relative to districts in Doniphan County. In sixth-grade math, a minority of students met the proficiency bar, and the share dropped further in seventh and eighth grade. English language arts results were somewhat stronger, with the eighth-grade group showing a higher proficiency rate than the younger grades. Science proficiency for the eighth-grade class was in a similar range to their ELA performance. Because Kansas recently changed its cut scores for these assessments, the data cannot be compared directly to prior years, so a parent cannot tell from these numbers alone whether performance is improving or declining. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand the academic supports offered and how the school is addressing these results.
The student body is predominantly white, with a small number of Hispanic students and students of two or more races. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that a notable portion of families face economic pressure. The school does not appear to have a significant population of English learners. Data on special education identification and discipline were not available in the provided records.
Troy itself is a very small rural county-seat town. The city describes itself as tight-knit, with a compact brick-street business district and a traditional town-center layout where the county courthouse sits downtown. The area is experiencing slow but positive population growth, and the city’s website highlights a new housing development and golf course as part of recent change. The town is located on US Highway 36, and there is no public transit system found. Housing values in the immediate area are notably lower than the Kansas state benchmark, making it a relatively affordable place to live by state standards. A parent moving here should expect a quiet, small-town environment where the school is a central institution.
The district’s enrollment decline is an active topic. The district has stated publicly that it is continuing to look at revenue streams and cost-saving measures. For a family, this means the school is operating in a context of financial pressure, and the long-term stability of certain programs may be something to discuss with the administration. The district's approach to consolidation and maintaining small class sizes is a stated priority, and the small enrollment means students may receive more individualized attention than they would in a larger school.
Overall, Troy High and Middle School offers a traditional small-school environment in a rural county-seat town facing enrollment and financial constraints. The proficiency data indicates areas of softness, particularly in math, and the recent change in state testing standards makes it difficult to gauge direction. A parent considering this school should weigh the close-knit community setting and potential for individual attention against the academic performance picture and the district's ongoing adjustments to declining enrollment.
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