Troy Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Troy Independent School District is a public school district
based in Troy
, Texas
(USA
).
Located in Bell County
, the district extends into a small portion of Falls County
. In addition to Troy, the district also serves the unincorporated communities
of Pendleton
, Belfalls, and Oenaville.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
based in Troy
Troy, Texas
Troy is a city in Bell County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,378 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Troy is located at ....
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
).
Located in Bell County
Bell County, Texas
Bell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Bell County was founded in 1850. It is part of the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2000, the county's population was 237,974; in 2010 the U.S. Census Bureau reported that its population had reached...
, the district extends into a small portion of Falls County
Falls County, Texas
Falls County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 18,576. In 2003, the population of the county was estimated to be 17,926. It is named for the waterfalls on the Brazos River, which can be found at the Falls On The Brazos Park, a campsite located only a few...
. In addition to Troy, the district also serves the unincorporated communities
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
of Pendleton
Pendleton, Texas
Pendleton is an unincorporated community in Bell County, Texas, United States. Although it is unincorporated, Pendleton has a post office, with the ZIP code of 76564....
, Belfalls, and Oenaville.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.
Schools
- Troy High SchoolTroy High School (Texas)Troy High School is a 2A high school located in Troy, Texas . It is part of the Troy Independent School District located in northern Bell County.In 2009, the school was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.-Athletics:...
(Grades 9-12) - Raymond Mays Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Troy Elementary School (Grades 2-5)
- Mays Elementary School (Grades PK-1)