Summary:
Deca Prep is the sole public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Dayton, Ohio, with a total enrollment of 928 students. The school's student population is predominantly African American (95.15%), with a low percentage of White students (0.65%), and a high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (45.69%).
Academically, Deca Prep has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and its statewide ranking has fluctuated between 1105 and 1168 out of 1577-1596 elementary schools over the past three years. While the school's proficiency rates on Ohio State Tests are generally lower than the state averages, it stands out with a significantly higher Algebra I End of Course proficiency rate (89.5% vs. 55.9% statewide). However, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.7%.
Overall, Deca Prep appears to have some bright spots, such as its Algebra I performance, but also faces significant hurdles in terms of overall academic achievement, student demographics, and attendance. Continued efforts to address these areas may be necessary to improve the educational outcomes for the students at this school.
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