Troy A Howard Middle School vs. Belfast Area High School
Should you attend Troy A Howard Middle School or Belfast Area High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Troy A Howard Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Belfast Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Troy A Howard Middle School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Troy A Howard Middle School.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Belfast Area High School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Belfast Area High School.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Troy A Howard Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Belfast Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Troy A Howard Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Belfast Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Troy A Howard Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2016-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Belfast Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2016-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in ME)
(Bottom 50% in ME)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Troy A Howard Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belfast Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Troy A Howard Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2016-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belfast Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2016-2022)")
(Top 30% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 50% in ME)
![This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Belfast Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)")
![This chart displays the students of Troy A Howard Middle School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Troy A Howard Middle School by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Belfast Area High School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Belfast Area High School by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Troy A Howard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Belfast Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2017-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Troy A Howard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Belfast Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Troy A Howard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Belfast Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Troy A Howard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Belfast Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Troy A Howard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Belfast Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Troy A Howard Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Belfast Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Troy A Howard Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Belfast Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Troy A Howard Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Belfast Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Regional School Unit 71 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)")
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 343 students in grades 6-8, Troy A Howard Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Serving 478 students in grades 9-12, Belfast Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
343 students
478 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#454 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#288 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
80-84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
n/a
85-89%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
111
-
Grade 7 Students
120
-
Grade 8 Students
112
-
Grade 9 Students
-
112
Grade 10 Students
-
137
Grade 11 Students
-
102
Grade 12 Students
-
127
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
90%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
