Troy Union Elementary School

Summary:

Troy Union Elementary School is a public K-5 school in Troy, Michigan, serving a diverse student population of 405 within the highly-rated Troy School District. The school generally performs well academically, with proficiency rates above state averages, but faces challenges in addressing chronic absenteeism and ensuring equitable outcomes for all student subgroups.

Academically, Troy Union stands out with strong M-Step proficiency rates, particularly in 3rd grade English Language Arts where 59.4% of students were proficient, compared to the state average of 39.6%. The school's diverse student population includes a higher percentage of Asian students (26.91%) than the state average. However, Troy Union's chronic absenteeism rate has increased from 7.2% in 2018-2019 to 15.6% in 2022-2023, an area of concern. Subgroup performance also varies, with Asian and English Language Learner students outperforming the state, while White and low-income students perform closer to state averages.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Troy School District, Troy Union generally performs well but lags behind some of the top-performing schools like Wattles Elementary and Leonard Elementary, which have higher proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. Troy Union's per-student spending has increased in recent years, which may contribute to its academic performance, but the school must continue to focus on data-driven decision-making, targeted interventions, and community engagement to maintain and improve its standing.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1340 E Square Lake Rd
       Troy, MI  48085-3399


(248) 823-3100

District: Troy School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
533rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,458 Help


Students who attend Troy Union Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Larson Middle School
High:    Athens High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  400

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.8%
Asian:
28.0%
African American:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.8% Help


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Compare Details Troy Union Elementary School ranks better than 64.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 11th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Troy School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.23. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.8%), Asian (28%), African American (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Troy Union Elementary School is 15, which is the 4th best among 12 elementary schools in the Troy School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Troy Union Elementary School is $17,458, which is the 2nd highest among 12 elementary schools in the Troy School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Troy Union Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Troy Union Elementary School 533rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Troy Union Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Troy School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Troy School District 49th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Troy Union Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Troy Union Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.54 13th 1545 99.2%
2007 85.06 78th 1565 95.0%
2008 82.17 138th 1577 91.2%
2009 77.69 277th 1589 82.6%
2010 70.51 504th 1552 67.5%
2011 78.05 247th 1552 84.1%
2012 86.27 148th 1566 90.5%
2013 80.89 237th 1563 84.8%
2014 79.57 258th 1533 83.2%
2015 72.50 403rd 1580 74.5%
2016 77.06 297th 1548 80.8%
2017 66.42 402nd 1466 72.6%
2018 74.14 374th 1448 74.2%
2019 70.38 368th 1408 73.9%
2021 65.58 321st 1153 72.2%
2022 64.93 408th 1344 69.6%
2023 72.89 348th 1470 76.3%
2024 61.23 533rd 1486 64.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Troy Union Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.43 76th 270 71.9%
2019 65.18 36th 117 69.2%
2022 71.03 22nd 98 77.6%
2023 71.95 41st 180 77.2%
2024 73.70 45th 184 75.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Troy Union Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.21 749th 1397 46.4%
2019 51.62 506th 1134 55.4%
2022 52.80 475th 1099 56.8%
2023 51.44 599th 1350 55.6%
2024 55.05 548th 1381 60.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Troy Union Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.60 372nd 1443 74.2%
2019 54.52 512th 1171 56.3%
2021 69.00 211th 902 76.6%
2022 64.85 320th 1106 71.1%
2023 67.86 334th 1321 74.7%
2024 58.74 488th 1342 63.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Troy Union Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.26 384th 1446 73.4%
2019 74.58 256th 1196 78.6%
2021 48.42 438th 915 52.1%
2022 51.92 518th 1139 54.5%
2023 69.21 359th 1334 73.1%
2024 60.57 487th 1347 63.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Troy Union Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.05 72nd 101 28.7%
2019 58.57 22nd 36 38.9%
2022 48.96 31st 51 39.2%
2023 60.83 42nd 84 50.0%
2024 51.19 56th 97 42.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Troy Union Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.12 59th 201 70.6%
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Rank History for White students at Troy Union Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.94 395th 1253 68.5%
2019 58.29 446th 1128 60.5%
2021 46.60 506th 1005 49.7%
2022 52.85 508th 1102 53.9%
2023 51.55 559th 1198 53.3%
2024 45.88 636th 1204 47.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, February 7, 2013

Open Quote Although we have only been at Troy Union 2 years, I am very pleased with the friendliness, genuine caring and concern that each of the TU staff members bestows upon the students and parents. Mr. Pass, the principle is a very warm and open individual. He is very easy to talk to and lets you know that he is aware of your concerns. He puts effort into correcting situations as they arise. I find great comfort knowing that he very visible, not locked away in his office, every time I have dropped off or picked up my child from school I have seen him, outside, talking to students or parents or just walking and monitoring the students as they arrive and depart. The office staff is wonderful, never snippy or short on the telephone or in person. I am always greeted with smiles and an eagerness to assist, very warm and helpful. The few teachers that have already taught or are currently teaching my child are very open and honest. My child has enjoyed being in all of their classes. Communication is excellent, any problems or concerns are address immediately via email, telephone call or in person. Each teacher is very approachable, open and willing to help my child with school lessons as well as student interactions. I am kept very well informed of what and how my child is doing in school via the “communications folder” that each student bring to and from school each day. My child loves the events that the school provides both during school hours and after school. TU also provides many opportunities for parents to meet and bond through classroom parties (which are open to the parents). Also they offer fun field trips and family game nights as well as the year end picnic just to name a few! In summary, when we first moved to Troy we were going to enroll her in another Troy school but after talking with our neighbor we gave Troy Union a try, we are so happy with our choice. 5 stars!!! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 19, 2011

Open Quote I moved to Troy in 1987. All four of my children attended Troy Union. Having been a teacher myself, I was very pleased with the compassion and quality of the staff. Our oldest child's name appears on the "Wall of Fame" and went on to receive a PhD in Biomedical Engineering. Many of her classmates are MD's. I thank God that all four of our children have degrees and excellent jobs. Now I have grandchildren at Troy Union. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Troy Union Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 376 7 39 1 3 n/a n/a 0 426
1989 368 5 40 1 2 n/a n/a 0 416
1990 397 10 44 1 2 n/a n/a 0 454
1991 416 12 53 3 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1992 410 14 75 2 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1993 410 12 67 5 2 n/a n/a 0 496
1994 397 8 69 1 1 n/a n/a 0 476
1995 387 14 78 5 2 n/a n/a 0 486
1996 387 14 78 5 2 n/a n/a 0 486
1997 372 18 73 4 5 n/a n/a 0 472
1998 381 10 70 5 2 n/a n/a 0 468
1999 408 18 69 5 2 n/a n/a 0 502
2000 400 20 96 7 1 n/a n/a 0 524
2001 383 21 110 10 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2002 335 39 123 9 2 n/a n/a 1 509
2003 335 39 123 9 2 n/a n/a 1 509
2004 347 31 128 9 2 n/a n/a 1 518
2005 333 30 125 5 2 n/a n/a 0 495
2006 343 36 117 9 4 n/a n/a 0 509
2007 327 33 104 1 2 n/a n/a 22 489
2008 330 58 123 3 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2009 307 59 128 6 1 n/a n/a 0 501
2010 302 50 117 8 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2011 275 40 97 17 1 0 16 0 446
2012 271 35 90 16 0 0 16 0 428
2013 280 44 85 16 0 0 14 0 439
2014 287 36 91 19 0 0 17 0 450
2015 323 35 85 17 0 0 15 0 475
2016 315 36 93 18 0 0 14 0 476
2017 312 27 98 19 0 0 12 0 468
2018 328 27 88 13 0 2 12 0 470
2019 316 23 105 15 1 2 12 0 474
2020 305 24 95 17 0 2 18 0 461
2021 269 18 102 28 1 2 21 0 441
2022 246 23 101 22 0 2 24 0 418
2023 221 26 109 27 0 0 22 0 405
2024 195 39 112 31 0 0 23 0 400

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Troy Union Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 426 n/a n/a n/a
1989 416 n/a n/a 1.4
1990 454 37.0 12.2 2.2
1991 484 n/a n/a n/a
1992 501 n/a n/a 2.6
1993 496 n/a 0.0 6
1994 476 26.1 18.2 4.6
1995 486 24.6 19.8 4.3
1996 486 24.6 19.8 4.3
1997 472 24.0 19.7 5.3
1998 468 27.0 17.3 4.1
1999 502 26.0 19.3 5
2000 524 28.0 18.7 6.3
2001 524 30.3 17.3 5.3
2002 509 28.8 17.7 7.1
2003 509 28.8 17.7 7.1
2004 518 34.6 15.0 5.2
2005 495 32.8 15.1 7.7
2006 509 32.2 15.8 5.7
2007 489 29.4 16.6 7.7
2008 515 28.5 18.1 8.7
2009 501 29.0 17.3 14
2010 478 26.9 17.7 20.7
2011 446 23.9 18.6 21.3
2012 428 25.8 16.5 21.3
2013 439 26.9 16.3 25.1
2014 450 27.7 16.2 23.1
2015 475 27.0 17.5 21.7
2016 476 30.0 15.8 22.7
2017 468 30.4 15.3 22.4
2018 470 29.4 15.9 25.1
2019 474 29.9 15.8 25.5
2020 461 28.1 16.3 26
2021 441 27.6 15.9 21.8
2022 418 29.0 14.3 24.2
2023 405 27.6 14.6 24.9
2024 400 26.5 15.0 25.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Troy Union Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 426 n/a n/a n/a
1989 416 n/a n/a 1.4
1990 454 37.0 12.2 2.2
1991 484 n/a n/a n/a
1992 501 n/a n/a 2.6
1993 496 n/a 0.0 6
1994 476 26.1 18.2 4.6
1995 486 24.6 19.8 4.3
1996 486 24.6 19.8 4.3
1997 472 24.0 19.7 5.3
1998 468 27.0 17.3 4.1
1999 502 26.0 19.3 5
2000 524 28.0 18.7 6.3
2001 524 30.3 17.3 5.3
2002 509 28.8 17.7 7.1
2003 509 28.8 17.7 7.1
2004 518 34.6 15.0 5.2
2005 495 32.8 15.1 7.7
2006 509 32.2 15.8 5.7
2007 489 29.4 16.6 7.7
2008 515 28.5 18.1 8.7
2009 501 29.0 17.3 14
2010 478 26.9 17.7 20.7
2011 446 23.9 18.6 21.3
2012 428 25.8 16.5 21.3
2013 439 26.9 16.3 25.1
2014 450 27.7 16.2 23.1
2015 475 27.0 17.5 21.7
2016 476 30.0 15.8 22.7
2017 468 30.4 15.3 22.4
2018 470 29.4 15.9 25.1
2019 474 29.9 15.8 25.5
2020 461 28.1 16.3 26
2021 441 27.6 15.9 21.8
2022 418 29.0 14.3 24.2
2023 405 27.6 14.6 24.9
2024 400 26.5 15.0 25.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Troy Union Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $752 (6.3%) $11,266 (93.7%) $12,018
2020 $578 (4.8%) $11,504 (95.2%) $12,082
2021 $1,316 (9.8%) $12,181 (90.2%) $13,497
2022 $1,625 (10.6%) $13,752 (89.4%) $15,377
2023 $1,303 (7.5%) $16,155 (92.5%) $17,458

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Troy Union Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 368th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 348th of 1470 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Troy Union Elementary School)57.156.1
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Troy School District)7465.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Troy Union Elementary School)51.463.6
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Troy School District)7573.1
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Troy Union Elementary School)65.963.5
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Troy School District)7774.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Troy Union Elementary School)61.655.3
 6.3%
   4th Grade Math (Troy School District)72.668.9
 3.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Troy Union Elementary School)66.753.8
 12.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Troy School District)74.471.1
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Troy Union Elementary School)36.845
 8.2%
   5th Grade Math (Troy School District)64.462.9
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Troy Union Elementary School)2420
 4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Troy School District)36.536.1
 0.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students474405
 14.6%
African American2326
 13%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian105109
 3.8%
Hispanic1527
 80%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White316221
 30.1%
Two or More Races1222
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.5%24.9%
 0.6%


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Troy Union Elementary School ranks 533rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Troy Union Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Larson Middle School
High : Athens High School

Students at Troy Union Elementary School are 49% White, 28% Asian, 10% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 400 students attended Troy Union Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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