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John C Dempsey Middle School

599 Pennsylvania Ave
Delaware, OH 43015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,247 students in grades 6-8, John C Dempsey Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50% in OH
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 77% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
John C Dempsey Middle School's student population of 1,247 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,247 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
John C Dempsey Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John C Dempsey Middle School is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (OH)
#1383 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of John C Dempsey Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John C Dempsey Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John C Dempsey Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of John C Dempsey Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in John C Dempsey Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
17%
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White
77%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in John C Dempsey Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in John C Dempsey Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John C Dempsey Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of John C Dempsey Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John C Dempsey Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John C Dempsey Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is John C Dempsey Middle School's ranking?
John C Dempsey Middle School is ranked #1383 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend John C Dempsey Middle School?
1,247 students attend John C Dempsey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of John C Dempsey Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John C Dempsey Middle School?
John C Dempsey Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does John C Dempsey Middle School offer ?
John C Dempsey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John C Dempsey Middle School part of?
John C Dempsey Middle School is part of Delaware City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 77% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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