Summary:
Zip code 48085 in Troy, MI is served by 8 schools in the Troy School District, a top-ranked district in the 94th percentile statewide, offering a complete educational pathway from 5 elementary schools (Wass, Leonard, Troy Union, Costello, Hill) through 2 middle schools (Larson, Smith) to Athens High School, with a total enrollment of about 4,898 students.
For families, this area offers exceptional educational options with every school earning 4-5 star ratings. Costello Elementary School stands out as the top elementary performer (97th percentile), with strong proficiency rates across all subjects, while Larson Middle School leads at the middle school level (97th percentile) and feeds into Athens High School, which boasts a 98.1% graduation rate and zero dropouts. Troy Union Elementary School showed the most dramatic improvement, jumping 156 positions in state ranking, though its 5th-grade math proficiency (36.8%) remains a concern. Hill Elementary School ranks lowest among the elementary schools but still performs well at the 83rd percentile.
Key takeaways for parents: spending per student doesn't predict performance—Hill Elementary spends the most ($18,270) yet ranks lower than Costello, which spends less ($15,647). Both middle schools show a significant math gap compared to ELA (Larson: 63.2% vs. 88.8% in PSAT math/ELA). Social studies is a consistent weakness across all schools, with Hill Elementary at just 22% proficiency. Athens High School has a 20% chronic absenteeism rate despite excellent graduation outcomes. The district serves an affluent population with free/reduced lunch rates between 8-22.78%, and the academic pipeline from Costello/Leonard/Wass into Larson Middle School creates a particularly strong pathway for families seeking top-tier performance.
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