Serving 928 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Deca Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 928 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Deca Prep's student population of 928 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
928 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
Deca Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deca Prep is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2331 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
95%
17%
White
1%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Deca Prep is ranked #2331 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Deca Prep often compared to?
Deca Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Deca Prep?
928 students attend Deca Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Deca Prep students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deca Prep?
Deca Prep has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deca Prep offer ?
Deca Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Deca Prep part of?
Deca Prep is part of DECA Prep School District.
In what neighborhood is Deca Prep located?
Deca Prep is located in the Five Oaks neighborhood of Dayton, OH. There are 1 other public schools located in Five Oaks.
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