Troy A Howard Middle School

Troy A Howard Middle School is a mid-tier intermediate school in Belfast, Maine, operated by RSU 71. The school teaches 330 students in grades 6 through 8.

RSU 71 runs 7 schools in total, collectively educating 1,396 students. Troy A Howard Middle School is one of those campuses.

On demographics, Troy A Howard Middle School logs that the student body is overwhelmingly White (92%). The remainder reads as 5% multiracial. Compared to Waldo County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Troy A Howard Middle School has 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.0:1. The state averages about 11.2:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 61% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Waldo County put the typical household earns roughly $72,782 per year, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Across Waldo County's 27 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,843 students), Troy A Howard Middle School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Captain Albert W. Stevens School, around 0.8 miles off. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Troy A Howard Middle School has changed only slightly, going from 329 students in 2018 to 330 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.