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6.3avg / 10

Delaware City School District

School District · Delaware, Ohio

Students: 5,648
Teachers (FTE): 296

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

7

5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

5,648

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.1:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#362 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,377

$1,280 vs Ohio median

District size

5,648 students

Much larger than Ohio median

The short answer

Delaware City ranks #362 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Delaware City's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ervin Carlisle Elementary School (8.5/10), Rutherford B Hayes High School (6.9/10), and David Smith Elementary School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Delaware City

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Ervin Carlisle Elementary School8.5 / 10
2Rutherford B Hayes High School6.9 / 10
3David Smith Elementary School6.5 / 10
4James Conger Elementary School6.4 / 10
5John C Dempsey Middle School6.2 / 10
6Laura Woodward Elementary School4.9 / 10
7Robert F Schultz Elementary School4.7 / 10

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Delaware City

Delaware City is a Delaware, Ohio school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 5,648 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.1:1. District-level spending was $13,377 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Delaware City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Ervin Carlisle Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Delaware City students show an average math proficiency of 67.9% and ELA proficiency of 73.1%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Delaware City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency67.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency73.1%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Delaware City with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Delaware
Total Enrollment
5,648
Teachers (FTE)
296
District spending per student
$13,377NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Delaware City?

Delaware City has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Delaware City?

The average composite rating for Delaware City is 6.3/10. 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 Delaware City?

Delaware City's district-level spending was $13,377 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 Delaware City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Delaware City is 19.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Delaware City?

Ervin Carlisle Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Delaware City with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Delaware City?

Across schools in Delaware City with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Delaware City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Delaware City has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

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
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
67.9%
ELA Proficiency
73.1%

How we rate schools

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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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