B+
Above Average
84/100

John C Dempsey Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 599 Pennsylvania Ave, Delaware, OH 43015
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 64th percentile in Ohio
Growth
A
Students gain 1.35 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 79th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

84
Repit Score
out of 100
1,259
Students
enrolled
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%64/1000.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%79/100Students gain 1.35 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.00 in 2009–19; 94th percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+5 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency71% (+12 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White70%75%reading +0 pts, math +3 pts61st percentile (list)
Black57%62%reading +20 pts, math +28 pts88th percentile (list)
Hispanic47%52%reading +1 pts, math +5 pts45th percentile (list)
Multiracial57%57%reading +0 pts, math +2 pts49th percentile (list)
Low-income52%56%reading +5 pts, math +9 pts53rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 599 Pennsylvania Ave
City Delaware
ZIP Code 43015
District 3904387
NCES School ID 390438704530
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 43015

Understanding the community around John C Dempsey Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $92,895
Per Capita Income $44,641
Poverty Rate 5.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.8%
High School or Higher 95.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $279,900
Median Rent $1,152
Owner-Occupied 69.9%
Renter-Occupied 30.1%
View full data for ZIP 43015 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John C Dempsey Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 77.1%
Hispanic/Latino 8.3%
Two or More Races 8.1%
Black 5.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,259
Teachers (FTE) 75.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John C Dempsey Middle School?
John C Dempsey Middle School has a Repit School Score of 84 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend John C Dempsey Middle School?
John C Dempsey Middle School has 1,259 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
What grades does John C Dempsey Middle School serve?
John C Dempsey Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does John C Dempsey Middle School receive per student?
John C Dempsey Middle School receives $15,707 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John C Dempsey Middle School in 43015 ▼
Avg Home Value
$416,818
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,722
1-Year Change
+4.1%
% Renters
30.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026