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#771 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 22% in state

Dentzler Elementary School

Elementary School · Parma City · Parma, OH

A Parma City elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3600 Dentzler Rd, Parma, OH 44134

  • Math 74% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 69% proficient (2022)
  • 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$17,634
Chronic Absenteeism22.2%

Students at Dentzler Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 72% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
74%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dentzler Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cleveland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated835/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parma), 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

$67,116

Median home value

$153,500

Median rent

$1,108/mo

College educated

26.2%

Homeownership

77.3%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Anthony of Padua SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–80.6 mi221Compare →
Steps Educational GroupPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–120.8 mi63Compare →
Green Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9K–41.0 mi358Compare →
St Columbkille SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–81.4 mi315Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Parma City

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#1 of 12
District spending per student
$17,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dentzler Elementary School is listed in Parma City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dentzler Elementary School

Dentzler Elementary School is a public elementary school in Parma, OH, part of Parma City, serving approximately 454 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #771 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dentzler Elementary School

What grades does Dentzler Elementary School serve?

Dentzler Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Dentzler Elementary School?

Dentzler Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dentzler Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dentzler Elementary School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dentzler Elementary School rank in OH?

Dentzler Elementary School ranks #771 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Dentzler Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dentzler Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Dentzler Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dentzler Elementary School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dentzler Elementary School a charter school?

No, Dentzler Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dentzler Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Dentzler Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dentzler Elementary School?

61.5% of students at Dentzler Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
454
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.2%
Area population (ZIP 44134)
38,231
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
43.7
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 44134; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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