Trenton Public Schools School District
School District · Trenton, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,565
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,565
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Evaluating Trenton Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Trenton Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Trenton High School
Trenton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School
Trenton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School
Trenton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#85 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,858
+$2,275 vs Michigan median
District size
2,565 students
Larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Trenton Public Schools ranks #85 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Trenton Public Schools's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Trenton High School (7.8/10), Boyd W Arthurs Middle School (7.3/10), and Jesse L Anderson Elementary School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Trenton Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Boyd W Arthurs Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Jesse L Anderson Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Richard C Hedke Elem School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Trenton Public Schools
Trenton Public Schools is a Trenton, Michigan school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 2,565 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. District-level spending was $16,858 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Trenton Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Trenton High School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Trenton Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 52.5% and ELA proficiency of 59.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Trenton Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Trenton Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Trenton Public Schools
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Trenton
- Total Enrollment
- 2,565
- Teachers (FTE)
- 156
- District spending per student
- $16,858NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Trenton Public Schools?
Trenton Public Schools has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Trenton Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Trenton Public Schools is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Trenton Public Schools?
Trenton Public Schools's district-level spending was $16,858 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Trenton Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Trenton Public Schools is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Trenton Public Schools?
Trenton High School is the highest-rated school in Trenton Public Schools with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Trenton Public Schools?
Across schools in Trenton Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Trenton Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Trenton Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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