Deca Prep School District
School District · Dayton, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
938
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
938
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$14,751
+$94 vs Ohio median
District size
938 students
Smaller than Ohio median
Top-Rated Schools in Deca Prep
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deca Prep | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Deca Prep
Deca Prep is a Dayton, Ohio school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 938 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. District-level spending was $14,751 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Deca Prep is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Deca Prep, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Deca Prep students show an average math proficiency of 42.2% and ELA proficiency of 52.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school.
District Map
Schools in Deca Prep, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Deca Prep with test data.
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Dayton
- Total Enrollment
- 938
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- District spending per student
- $14,751NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Deca Prep?
Deca Prep has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Deca Prep?
The average composite rating for Deca Prep is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Deca Prep?
Deca Prep's district-level spending was $14,751 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Deca Prep?
The average student-teacher ratio in Deca Prep is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Deca Prep?
Deca Prep is the highest-rated school in Deca Prep with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Deca Prep?
Across schools in Deca Prep with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.2%
How we rate schools
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Compare Deca Prep with neighboring districts in the state.
- Columbus City Schools District (116)
- Cleveland Municipal (93)
- Cincinnati Public Schools (66)
- Toledo City (57)
- Akron City (48)
- South-Western City (34)
- Dayton City (28)
- Olentangy Local (28)
- Dublin City (24)
- Hilliard City (24)
- Westerville City (24)
- Lakota Local (22)
- Worthington City (19)
- Canton City (18)
- Springfield City School District (17)
- Lorain City (15)
- Pickerington Local (15)
- Youngstown City (15)
- Newark City (14)
- Kettering City School District (13)
- Mentor Exempted Village (13)
- Parma City (13)
- Sylvania Schools (13)
- Willoughby-Eastlake City (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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