Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Troy Heritage Trail School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Troy Heritage Trail School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Troy Heritage Trail School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Troy Heritage Trail School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Troy Heritage Trail School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1538 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
43%
27%
Black
20%
17%
White
28%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Troy Heritage Trail School's ranking?
Troy Heritage Trail School is ranked #1538 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Troy Heritage Trail School?
422 students attend Troy Heritage Trail School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Troy Heritage Trail School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Troy Heritage Trail School?
Troy Heritage Trail School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Troy Heritage Trail School offer ?
Troy Heritage Trail School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Troy Heritage Trail School part of?
Troy Heritage Trail School is part of Troy CCSD 30c School District.
In what neighborhood is Troy Heritage Trail School located?
Troy Heritage Trail School is located in the Cambridge neighborhood of Joliet, IL.
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