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5.2 avg / 10

Delaware City School District

School District · Delaware, Ohio

Students: 5,648
Teachers (FTE): 296

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

7

5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,377

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.1:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#560 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,377

$1,280 vs Ohio median

District size

5,648 students

Much larger than Ohio median

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. The district invests $13,377 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.2/10, Delaware City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is John C Dempsey Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.

In standardized testing, Delaware City students show an average math proficiency of 58.4% and ELA proficiency of 67.2%.

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 Proficiency 58.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 67.2%
School
State
N/A

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

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Delaware
Total Enrollment
5,648
Teachers (FTE)
296
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data 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 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Delaware City?

Delaware City spends $13,377 per student per year.

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?

John C Dempsey Middle School is the highest-rated school in Delaware City with a composite score of 6.0/10.

What are the test scores in Delaware City?

Across schools in Delaware City with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.2%. 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 5.2/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.2/10
Math Proficiency
58.4%
ELA Proficiency
67.2%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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