The top reported proficiency rate is 92% in Social studies. The lowest is 84% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Troy Intermediate Elementary School
Troy Intermediate Elementary School serves grades five through eight in Avon Lake, a residential lakeside suburb west of Cleveland. The school sits within Avon Lake City School District, a community that has recently navigated significant budget decisions tied to its growth trajectory and aging facilities.
The school's academic performance is solid. In English language arts, proficiency is strong. In mathematics, results are somewhat lower, though still well above half. Science proficiency is the highest of the three subjects. The most recent state assessment data comes from the current school year; prior-year comparisons are not available in the dataset. Among districts in Lorain County, Troy ranks in the top quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. Participation rates on state assessments run very high, suggesting consistent test-day attendance.
The school's enrollment sits at approximately mid-sized for its grade band. The student body is predominantly white, with Hispanic students making up a smaller share of the population and Asian and Black students each representing a very small portion. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school serves very few students with identified disabilities (IEP) or English learner status at reported levels, though data on those populations appears incomplete and a parent seeking details may want to confirm those figures with the school directly.
Avon Lake itself is an active, growing suburb. The city sits on Lake Erie with a mix of lakefront estates and modest single-family homes, anchored by major employers including Ford Motor Company's Ohio Assembly Plant and several chemical and manufacturing firms. New residential developments are under way, including a large mixed-use redevelopment of a former power plant on the lakeshore. The city offers waterfront parks, bike trails, and an engaged community feel, though it functions as a car-oriented suburb rather than a walkable urban neighborhood.
The district has faced recent funding questions. Voters rejected a bond and emergency levy in November 2024 that would have funded new elementary and middle schools. In May 2025, they approved a smaller operating levy to support general expenses. A permanent improvement levy generating funds for building repairs and buses continues to require renewal. These funding dynamics mean property taxes have risen for district residents, and families should factor that into their full cost of living in the area. The rejected bond also indicates that the existing school buildings, including this intermediate school, are not new and may continue to function without major capital upgrades unless future funding changes course.
Troy Intermediate Elementary is a regular public school without a charter or magnet designation. It occupies a standard position within the district's grades five through eight intermediate tier, sitting on its own campus in a residential neighborhood rather than as part of a larger shared facility. For a family seeking a straightforward middle-grades experience in an established suburb with strong foundational test results and a growing housing market, this school represents that profile clearly.
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