The top reported proficiency rate is 89% in Social studies. The lowest is 75% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Normandy Elementary School
Normandy Elementary School serves grades two through five and is located in the Centerville City School District, part of Montgomery County in the Dayton area. The school sits in a stable, suburban community where housing values are moderate and the local market shows consistent, modest appreciation. Families in this zip code typically have access to both owner and rental housing, with rents representing roughly a quarter of household income.
The school enrolls a diverse mix of students. About a third of the enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating moderate economic need. The student body is multiracial, with roughly half white students, a notable share of Asian students, and meaningful representation of Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students. Data on special education enrollments and English learner counts were not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those populations and the services they receive.
Academically, Normandy shows solid proficiency across the subjects tested. On Ohio's state assessments in reading and math for grades three through five, the school's proficiency rates sit in the mid-to-high range. Science proficiency is slightly stronger. State testing data for social studies was only available from an earlier year, and current data was not provided. Reading, math, and science all show proficiency rates that place Normandy in the top quartile among schools assessed in Montgomery County, according to the proficiency comparison metric. Only one year of current test data is available, so trend analysis is not yet possible.
The school appears to be a beneficiary of the Centerville district's recent curriculum overhaul in mathematics. The district adopted Bridges in Mathematics at the elementary level, a program built on conceptual reasoning rather than rote memorization. Early results across the district suggest students are advancing in math at roughly twice the national rate. As a K-5 building, Normandy would be implementing this curriculum, and families interested in how math is taught should ask the school about the Bridges approach and what day-to-day instruction looks like.
The larger district context has shifted meaningfully. Centerville voters passed a permanent operating levy in November 2024 after two earlier rejections and a round of staff cuts. That funding stabilizes district finances and preserves staffing, busing, and extracurriculars that had been at risk. For families considering Normandy, this is a material shift: it means the district has secured its budget foundation for the near term, reducing uncertainty around program continuity.
Normandy is a regular public school of modest size for its grade band, drawing from neighborhoods in and around Centerville. The school is part of a suburb that has historically been stable and residential, though Dayton's broader story includes ongoing downtown revitalization and shifted regional patterns of growth. Centerville itself remains a sought community for families prioritizing schools and suburban living.
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