Summary:
Costello Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Troy, Michigan, serving 431 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Troy School District, which is ranked 49th out of 610 districts in the state, Costello consistently excels academically and ranks among the top 5% of Michigan elementary schools.
Costello's academic performance is exceptional, with a large percentage of students proficient or better in core subjects like English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies compared to state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 76.7% of 3rd graders, 65.8% of 4th graders, and 72.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, significantly higher than the state averages of 39.6%, 43.3%, and 44%, respectively. Costello's statewide ranking of 73rd out of 1,486 elementary schools in 2023-2024 earned it a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Costello's diverse student population, with 31.79% Asian and 5.8% Hispanic students, performs exceptionally well, particularly its Asian and English Language Learner subgroups, which rank 18th and 25th in the state, respectively. Additionally, Costello has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state and nearby Martell Elementary. While Costello serves a more affluent community, with only 14.85% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's strong educational program and supportive community appear to be key factors in its exceptional academic achievement.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Troy School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
73rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,934
Students who attend Costello Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.1
Number of students: 431
Racial breakdown:
White:
55.9%
Asian:
31.8%
Hispanic:
5.8%
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Two or more races:
4.6%
African American:
1.6%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.8%
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