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Trenton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,487 students in Trenton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Trenton School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,487 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Trenton School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#200 out of 866 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Graduation Rate
95%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
201 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
64 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
2,113 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
85%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
208
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
179
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
167
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
192
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
177
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
159
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
186
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
183
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
144
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
217
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
248
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
202
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
224
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
1
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,117 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,067 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,117
$18,370
Spending / Student
$27,067
$17,559
Best Trenton School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 Harrison Ave
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4560
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4560
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4000 Marian Dr
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 676-8700
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 676-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
Richard C Hedke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3201 Marian Dr
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4563
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4563
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #44.
Trenton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2601 Charlton Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4531
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4531
Grades: 9-12
| 892 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Trenton School District?
Trenton School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,487 students.
What is the rank of Trenton School District?
Trenton School District is ranked #215 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton School District?
85% of Trenton School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Trenton School District?
Trenton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Trenton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,067 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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