Triumph Academy

Triumph Academy is a single K-8 school in Monroe, Michigan (48162), serving 777 students as part of the Triumph Academy district, and it stands out for beating state averages in most subjects despite serving a majority low-income population.

For parents, the most encouraging news is that your child is likely to perform above the state average in nearly every grade and subject. The school's biggest strengths are in the middle grades: 7th grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency is 52.1% versus the state's 38.4%, and 8th grade science (50.7% vs. 39.2%) and social studies (57.5% vs. 50.3%) are also standout areas. Even 8th grade PSAT math is strong at 43.8% proficiency compared to the state's 33.2%. The school also has a major attendance advantage, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 17.7% versus the state's 27.9%, which likely supports learning. However, there are some inconsistencies to watch. The most persistent issue is 5th grade math, which has lagged the state average for two straight years (28% vs. 32.2% in the most recent year). Additionally, 6th grade scores dropped sharply year-over-year in both ELA (from 56% to 42.9%) and math (from 53.6% to 39%), which could indicate a challenging new cohort or a change in instruction at that level.

Overall, Triumph Academy is a resource-efficient school—spending $12,635 per student with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio—that achieves above-average results despite economic challenges. The school has held a consistent 3-star rating, though its percentile ranking has slipped slightly from the 65th to 61st percentile over three years, suggesting other schools are improving faster. For parents, this means a solid, above-average education with clear strengths in middle school, but you may want to pay extra attention to math support in 5th grade and monitor the 6th grade transition. The school's strong attendance and consistent performance in upper grades provide a reassuring foundation for most students.