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#3306 of 3,441 schools in OH

Trotwood-madison High School

High School · Trotwood-madison City · Trotwood, OH

A Trotwood-madison City high school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4440 N Union Rd, Trotwood, OH 45426

  • Math 2% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2021)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-32.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation0.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$20,480
Chronic Absenteeism53.7%

Students at Trotwood-madison High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency2%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 15% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
2%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
2%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Trotwood-madison High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,560/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Trotwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,538

Median home value

$111,900

Median rent

$927/mo

College educated

20.7%

Homeownership

54.6%

Poverty rate

21%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45426; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0.8% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Miami Valley CtcEnrollment path unverified5.16–122.6 mi1,706Compare →
Miami Valley Ctc AlternativeEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated10–122.6 mi24Compare →
Meadowdale High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.79–123.1 mi519Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Trotwood-madison City

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$20,480NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Trotwood-madison High School is listed in Trotwood-Madison City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Trotwood-madison High School

Trotwood-madison High School is a public high school in Trotwood, OH, part of Trotwood-madison City, serving approximately 829 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,306 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Trotwood-madison High School

What grades does Trotwood-madison High School serve?

Trotwood-madison High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Trotwood-madison High School?

Trotwood-madison High School has an enrollment of approximately 829 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Trotwood-madison High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Trotwood-madison High School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Trotwood-madison High School rank in OH?

Trotwood-madison High School ranks #3,306 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Trotwood-madison High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Trotwood-madison High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Trotwood-madison High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Trotwood-madison High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Trotwood-madison High School a charter school?

No, Trotwood-madison High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Trotwood-madison High School a Title I school?

No, Trotwood-madison High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
829
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.7%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
Area population (ZIP 45426)
13,582
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
44
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45426; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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