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North Dayton School of Discovery
Elementary School · North Dayton School of Discovery · Dayton, OH
A charter elementary school in Dayton, OH where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3901 Turner Rd, Dayton, OH 45415
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Dayton School of Discovery score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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).
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Where North Dayton School of Discovery 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$78,864
Median home value
$169,400
Median rent
$941/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45415; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Klepinger Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Mother Maria A. BrunnerPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Belle Haven Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 414 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Dayton School of Discovery
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,115NCES 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.
North Dayton School of Discovery is listed in North Dayton School of Discovery; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Dayton School of Discovery
North Dayton School of Discovery is a public elementary school in Dayton, OH, part of North Dayton School of Discovery, serving approximately 596 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,091 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Dayton School of Discovery
What grades does North Dayton School of Discovery serve?
North Dayton School of Discovery serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend North Dayton School of Discovery?
North Dayton School of Discovery has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Dayton School of Discovery?
The student-teacher ratio at North Dayton School of Discovery is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Dayton School of Discovery rank in OH?
North Dayton School of Discovery ranks #2,091 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is North Dayton School of Discovery's MySchoolScout rating?
North Dayton School of Discovery has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 North Dayton School of Discovery?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Dayton School of Discovery has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Dayton School of Discovery a charter school?
Yes, North Dayton School of Discovery is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is North Dayton School of Discovery a Title I school?
No, North Dayton School of Discovery is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.2%
- Phone
- (937) 278-6671
- Area population (ZIP 45415)
- 12,171
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 45415; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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