Top Rankings
Trenton Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,458 students in Trenton Public Schools 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 Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,458 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Trenton Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#184 out of 855 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
48%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.55
# American Indian Students
8 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
183 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
61 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
2,108 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
86%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
204
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
159
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
188
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
173
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
158
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
176
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
175
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
144
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
194
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
246
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
207
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
217
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
216
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
1
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,319 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,386 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,319
$18,267
Spending / Student
$27,386
$17,461
Best Trenton Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 Harrison Ave
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4560
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4560
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #22.
Trenton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2601 Charlton Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4531
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4531
Grades: 9-12
| 887 students
Rank: #33.
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
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: #44.
Richard C Hedke Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3201 Marian Dr
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4563
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4563
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Trenton Public Schools School District?
Trenton Public Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,458 students.
What is the rank of Trenton Public Schools School District?
Trenton Public Schools School District is ranked #179 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton Public Schools School District?
86% of Trenton Public Schools School District students are White, 7% 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 Public Schools School District?
Trenton Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Trenton Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,386 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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