Middle Schools in Trenton Public Schools

Trenton Public Schools has only one middle school, Boyd W Arthurs Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school generally performs above the state average in most academic subjects, with particularly strong PSAT proficiency rates in 8th grade. However, the school faces some challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate and a predominantly white student population that could benefit from greater diversity and inclusion.

Trenton Public Schools' lone middle school, Boyd W Arthurs, has an enrollment of 513 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.5 to 1, suggesting a favorable learning environment. The school's academic performance is generally strong, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies exceeding the state average. However, 6th and 7th grade math proficiency rates are slightly below the state average, indicating a potential area for improvement.

While Boyd W Arthurs Middle School's spending per student of $16,492 is higher than the state average, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 18.3% is relatively high, suggesting a need to address student engagement and attendance. Additionally, the school's demographic composition is predominantly white, with only small percentages of other racial and ethnic groups represented, which may warrant exploration of ways to promote greater diversity and inclusion within the school community.