The top reported proficiency rate is 65% in Social studies. The lowest is 45% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Heywood Elementary School
Heywood Elementary School serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Troy, a small city in Miami County that sits along the Great Miami River about 25 miles north of Dayton. The school serves as a regular public elementary school with an enrollment drawn largely from the residential neighborhoods of the city and surrounding townships.
The student body at Heywood reflects the economic and demographic profile of Troy overall. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the enrollment is predominantly white with a meaningful portion identifying as multiracial; Black and Hispanic students together make up a smaller share of the school. The school operates across a typical elementary grade band, with kindergarten the largest cohort and declining numbers in each successive grade.
On Ohio's State Tests, Heywood shows mid-range performance relative to other elementary schools in Miami County. In reading and mathematics, proficiency rates run to the mid-to-upper 60s for students in grades 3 through 5, representing about two-thirds of tested students meeting state proficiency. In science, tested at a smaller grade span, the proficiency rate falls to the mid-40s. On the overall proficiency index used to compare elementary schools countywide, Heywood lands in the bottom quartile among Miami County districts, suggesting that test performance is below the median for the county. This is a factual point worth understanding if test scores matter to a family's school decision; a parent may want to look into this further with the school and the district to understand what targeted support exists for students not yet at proficiency.
The school sits within the Troy City School District, which is in the midst of substantial facility and operational change. In November 2023, district voters approved a major bond issue and tax levy to fund construction of four new school buildings—three preK-4 elementaries and one grades 5-6 building—to replace seven older schools, along with HVAC upgrades at the high school. Two of those new buildings are scheduled to open in January 2027, with the remaining buildings and upgrades finishing for the 2027-28 school year. Heywood's status within that consolidation plan was not detailed in available data, so a parent should ask the district directly whether Heywood will remain, move, or merge into a new building.
In May 2026, however, voters rejected renewal of the district's general operating levy, creating meaningful budget pressure for the upcoming year. That levy had generated substantial annual revenue for salaries, special education, supplies, and equipment. Its loss will likely require the district to return to voters or make material adjustments to staffing and programs, making this an unsettled time for the district operationally.
Housing in Troy's 45373 zip code, where Heywood is located, is modestly valued and rents are moderate for the region. The market shows modest annual appreciation. The area has a small walkable downtown anchored by the Public Square and supported by a nationally recognized Main Street program, and the Great Miami River Recreational Trail provides outdoor recreation. The city is growing at a gradual pace, with new residential subdivisions on its edges and downtown revitalization ongoing.
Heywood offers a stable neighborhood elementary school experience in a city with mixed economic signals. Test performance is in the lower tier countywide, the district faces near-term budget uncertainty from the failed operating levy, and major facility consolidation is underway. At the same time, families get a full elementary grade band in a community with downtown walkability and ongoing investment in public space, and the new building program signals the district's commitment to modernizing its physical plant. The fit depends on whether a family prioritizes proximity and neighborhood familiarity, how sensitive they are to test-score position, and whether the transition to new school buildings aligns with their timeline.
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