The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in Math. The lowest is 61% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Van Cleve Elementary School
Van Cleve Elementary is a sixth-grade-only school in Troy, a small city north of Dayton that blends a revitalized downtown with residential neighborhoods and significant manufacturing employment. The school serves only one grade, which shapes its data and purpose: it functions as a transition school, bridging elementary and middle years for students moving through the Troy City district.
The school's enrollment is small, and about half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting modest economic need in the school's families. The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic, Black, Asian, and multiracial students. State assessment data was not available for special populations such as English learners or students with disabilities, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
On state testing, Van Cleve's proficiency in math sits somewhat above its proficiency in English language arts. The school's overall proficiency index—a mean across tested subjects and grades—places it below the midpoint among Miami County districts. These results suggest the school is serving students across a range of readiness levels, with math a relative strength. A parent should ask the school about interventions for students not yet meeting proficiency and whether the single-grade structure allows for differentiated instruction within the classroom.
The district context matters here. Troy City voters approved a major capital referendum in November 2023 to replace or renovate school buildings, including the construction of new preK-4 elementary buildings and a grade 5-6 building scheduled to open in January 2027. Van Cleve's future is directly tied to this construction program. In May 2026, however, voters rejected renewal of the district's main operating levy, which funds salaries, special education, supplies, and equipment. This creates ongoing budget pressure that could affect staffing and programs, and the district will likely return to the ballot. Families considering Van Cleve should understand that the district faces both an exciting facility transition and a near-term fiscal challenge.
Troy itself is growing modestly, with new residential subdivisions on the edges of the city and a publicly supported effort to revitalize the downtown. The city has major employers in manufacturing, aerospace, and food processing, and housing is moderately priced for the region. School buildings are dispersed across the district rather than concentrated downtown, and the area supports seven elementary schools, two high schools, and several private options, so families have choices within the district.
Van Cleve's role as a sixth-grade school means it is intentionally designed as a bridge year rather than a comprehensive elementary. This structure is not common, and parents should confirm with the school how it supports the transition to the middle grades, what student supports are in place, and how the single-grade focus shapes daily instruction and peer interaction.
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