The top reported proficiency rate is 76% in Social studies. The lowest is 69% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Greenmont Elementary School
Greenmont Elementary is a small school in Kettering serving prekindergarten through fifth grade, sitting in a dense residential suburb of Dayton. The school enrolls students from a community where housing is mostly owner-occupied, with a mix of ranch, split-level, and Cape Cod-style homes, alongside shopping centers and parks. Nearby employment anchors include Kettering Health, Reynolds and Reynolds, the Miami Valley Research Park, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, shaping the economic base of families the school serves.
The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This dual composition—a largely suburban, homeowning population alongside meaningful economic need—is visible in the enrollment data and reflects the wider Kettering community as it has shifted over time.
Academically, Greenmont's proficiency in English language arts and mathematics falls in the upper quartile when measured against other elementary schools in Montgomery County. Reading proficiency is solid across grades three through five, and math proficiency is respectable. Science proficiency is notably lower, which a parent may want to explore directly with the school; the reasons and any targeted efforts to strengthen it are worth asking about.
The school's test participation rate in the subjects Ohio tests is nearly complete, indicating consistent engagement with state assessment. Because Greenmont serves grades below third, state testing data covers only the upper grades. Earlier elementary instruction in literacy, numeracy, and foundational skills happens outside the state testing window, so no comparable proficiency data exists for the younger grades the school serves.
The district context matters here. Kettering City Schools approved a permanent property tax increase in late 2022 that provides stable funding through mid-2026. Beyond that date, the district will face new funding decisions. More immediately, the district is merging its two middle schools into one campus beginning in the 2026-27 school year, a structural change that will alter attendance boundaries and transportation across the district. For current Greenmont families, this signals the trajectory of district changes as their children advance.
Housing in Kettering is modestly valued and rents are moderate relative to the region and national benchmarks. The community is mostly car-dependent, though specific corridors like Far Hills Avenue are more walkable, and neighborhood schools and parks anchor residential areas. The city is pursuing infill development and redevelopment, with new apartment complexes and a focus on making the Town and Country Shopping Center more walkable. It is largely built out, so change comes through reuse of existing sites rather than sprawl.
Greenmont fits families who want a small elementary school in a suburban setting with a mixed socioeconomic base, where test results are solid and the community infrastructure is stable. The school itself is neither exceptionally high-performing nor struggling; it reads as a capable neighborhood school. For parents wanting to know whether their child will thrive there, the academic baseline is sound, and visiting the school to assess the specific fit of size, culture, and programs is the next useful step.
See more original research from School Decision →