Troy Ccsd 30c, IL - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Troy Ccsd 30c

Troy Community Consolidated School District 30C serves grades pre-K through 8 across a mixed-income area of Will County that includes parts of Joliet, Shorewood, Channahon, Plainfield, Rockdale, and Crest Hill. The district's enrollment runs to roughly four thousand students, distributed fairly evenly across grade levels. The student body is diverse: about one-third identify as Hispanic, roughly one-third as White, and a substantial minority as Black. Asian students and those identifying with two or more races each represent smaller but meaningful shares of the population.

The academic picture shows uneven performance by grade and subject. In English language arts, the district demonstrates a clear strength in the upper grades. Eighth-graders show solidly above-average proficiency, and sixth and seventh graders also perform at or above a median level for their grades. Performance in the primary grades is more modest, with third and fourth graders in the mid-range. Mathematics presents a steeper challenge. Third-grade math proficiency is respectable, but performance drops significantly in fourth and fifth grades, hovering around the lower half of the range for Illinois students. By middle grades, math proficiency remains depressed, with sixth and seventh graders showing among the lowest results the district reports. Eighth-grade math rebounds somewhat but still sits well below the ELA trajectory. Science proficiency in fifth and eighth grades (the tested grades) falls in the lower-middle range. The district sits below the midpoint for overall proficiency when all tested subjects and grades are combined, placing it among Will County's districts at a lower standing on academic output. A parent may want to look into what interventions the district has underway in upper-elementary mathematics, where the drop-off is most dramatic.

The district is experiencing rapid enrollment growth, particularly in general and special education and in its K-4 bilingual program. Troy 30C has responded by installing modular classrooms at Craughwell Elementary for the current school year, signaling both demand and the reality that permanent facility expansions are still being planned. The district is undertaking a Facilities Visioning process to chart longer-term solutions. For families considering the area, this growth reflects housing development activity and appeal but also means the district is operating at or near capacity in parts of its footprint.

The housing market served by the district spans a range. Home values cluster in the low-to-mid range relative to state and national benchmarks, with particularly affordable pockets in Rockdale and lower-priced Joliet zip codes alongside more appreciated areas in Shorewood. Rental availability and affordability vary by submarket. The overall housing market in Will County shows balanced conditions with modest listing inventory and pricing that has ticked upward modestly year-over-year. Monthly mortgage payments on a typical home in the district's service areas run in a moderate range, and rent-to-income ratios suggest affordability remains reasonably accessible for middle-income families, though tight by national standards.

Chronic absenteeism in Troy 30C runs above the Will County median, at roughly one in five students. This sits as a notable metric for families weighing the district; school attendance patterns matter for learning continuity, and this figure suggests either transportation barriers, employment patterns among families, or health and engagement issues that merit discussion with the district.

The district has made two major operational commitments that shape its trajectory. It is converting its entire bus fleet to zero-emission electric vehicles under a contract with Levo Mobility, including charging infrastructure and solar integration. This is a multiyear capital and operational pivot that signals investment in sustainability and modernization of school transportation, a factor some families prioritize. The district also adopted a 2024-2027 Strategic Plan that includes specific student safety targets measured by Panorama surveys for grades 3-8, to be met by mid-2026. This signals that board decisions on curriculum, staffing, and facilities over the next few years will be structured by measurable goals rather than ad hoc choices.

For families looking at early elementary instruction and seeking strong foundational math, Troy 30C's results in grades 3-5 suggest the need for careful inquiry into classroom practices and supplemental support structures. The district's ELA strength in middle grades and its growth trajectory and infrastructure investment make it appealing to families prioritizing reading performance and longer-term district stability, though attendance challenges and math gaps in the middle grades warrant direct conversation with school staff before enrolling.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

3,973

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 37%

Black 17%

White 38%

Asian 3%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

45%

—

Gr 4

45%

—

Gr 5

47%

—

Gr 6

51%

—

Gr 7

58%

—

Gr 8

66%

—

Math

Gr 3

47%

—

Gr 4

37%

—

Gr 5

25%

—

Gr 6

21%

—

Gr 7

21%

—

Gr 8

28%

—

Science

Gr 5

27%

—

Gr 8

35%

—

Schools in this District

7 schools are officially reported under this district.

Troy Heritage Trail School

Troy Middle School

Troy Craughwell School

Troy Shorewood School

Troy Cronin Elem School

Orenic Intermediate School

Troy Hofer Elem Sch

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

57%

Grade 3

48%

Grade 4

35%

Grade 5

34%

Grade 6

31%

Grade 7

38%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

54%

Grade 3

57%

Grade 4

55%

Grade 5

66%

Grade 6

65%

Grade 7

70%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

40%

Grade 5

47%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$344,580

Year-over-year change+2.6%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$224K to $413K

vs. state typical1.19x

vs. national typical0.94x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
60431	Joliet	$352K	+3.2%	29.3%
60404	Shorewood	$413K	+2.7%	28.3%
60436	Rockdale	$224K	+0.5%	18.7%
60410	Channahon	$382K	+4.5%	11.9%
60435	Joliet	$273K	+2.0%	7.1%
60586	Plainfield	$392K	+2.3%	4.2%
60403	Crest Hill	$281K	+2.4%	0.5%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,314/mo

Year-over-year change+3.6%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$1,441 to $2,869/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
60431	Joliet	$2,869	—	29.3%
60436	Rockdale	$1,669	—	18.7%
60435	Joliet	$1,441	+4.7%	7.1%
60586	Plainfield	$2,853	+1.9%	4.2%
60403	Crest Hill	$1,875	—	0.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,739/mo

Home price / national median income4.1x

Annual rent / national median income33.2%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$575/mo

Market Activity: Will County

Median listing price$423,700

Median listing price YoY+5.6%

Median price per sq ft$207

Median price per sq ft YoY+3.5%

Median days on market33.5 days

Active listings956

Active listings YoY-0.1%

New listings808

New listings YoY-2.9%

Pending listings1,210

Pending listings YoY+4.1%

Hotness: median listing price$414,050

Hotness: median listing price YoY+2.4%

Supply score90.2

Supply score YoY+3.9%

Demand score72.6

Demand score YoY-3.2%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$290,210 (+4.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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