Below Average
#2880 of 3,441 schools in OH
Deca Prep
Elementary School · Deca Prep · Dayton, OH
A charter elementary school in Dayton, OH where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 Homewood Ave, Dayton, OH 45405
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deca Prep score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Deca Prep sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dayton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,901
Median home value
$74,100
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
33.8%
Poverty rate
26%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| River's Edge Montessori Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership AcadeCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Edison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 365 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Deca Prep
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,751NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Deca Prep is listed in DECA PREP; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deca Prep
Deca Prep is a public elementary school in Dayton, OH, part of Deca Prep, serving approximately 938 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,880 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deca Prep
What grades does Deca Prep serve?
Deca Prep serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Deca Prep?
Deca Prep has an enrollment of approximately 938 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deca Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Deca Prep is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deca Prep rank in OH?
Deca Prep ranks #2,880 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Deca Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Deca Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Deca Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deca Prep has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Deca Prep a charter school?
Yes, Deca Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Deca Prep a Title I school?
No, Deca Prep is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 938
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (937) 610-0110
- Area population (ZIP 45405)
- 19,322
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45405; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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