The top reported proficiency rate is 96% in Social studies. The lowest is 75% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Prass Elementary School
Prass Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Kettering, a residential suburb of Dayton. The school sits in a community where most families own their homes and where school-age children are common across the neighborhood subdivisions. About one-third of Prass students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting modest economic diversity within a solidly middle-class city.
On state assessments for grades three through five, Prass students perform above the midpoint among Montgomery County's elementary schools. In English language arts, students are proficient or better at a rate near the middle-to-upper band of the county. Math proficiency sits just below that, also in the upper portion of the county range. Science proficiency is lower, at a level the school may want to examine further, though the student sample tested in science is smaller, so a parent may want to look into what science instruction looks like at this grade level and whether the school is investing in that area. The school's participation rate in state testing is complete, so the results represent all eligible students.
The school's enrollment is spread evenly across the six grades, with steady cohorts year to year. The student population is predominantly white, with a small but present mix of students identifying as multiracial, Black, Hispanic, and other backgrounds. The data provided does not include special education enrollment, English learner enrollment, or chronic absenteeism rates, so a parent interested in those details would want to ask the school directly.
Kettering City School District, which operates Prass, has recently passed a permanent property tax increase to support operations through mid-2026. That funding decision directly affects families in the Prass attendance zone and across the district. Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, the district will merge two middle schools into one campus, a structural change that will reshape attendance boundaries and the middle school experience for Prass students as they advance.
The housing market around Prass reflects Kettering's suburban character. Homes in the area are valued in the range of a mid-priced suburban market, and rent for apartments is modest. The city itself is largely built out and landlocked, so growth comes through infill projects and the conversion of older commercial spaces into housing. New multifamily developments are underway, and the city is pursuing a comprehensive plan to refresh aging housing stock and revitalize shopping areas. For families looking at Prass, Kettering offers the stability of an established suburb with nearby parks, schools, and shopping, though the city is car-dependent and residents note the need for more walkability.
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