JOHN C DEMPSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
John C Dempsey Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Delaware City school district, located in Delaware, OH with about 1,279 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 73 teachers, John C Dempsey Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
John C. Dempsey Middle School, located at 599 Pennsylvania Ave in Delaware, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Delaware City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development for students in the middle school grade levels. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of high school and beyond, emphasizing both foundational knowledge and the development of 21st-century skills.
Beyond its academic program, the school prides itself on cultivating a supportive community culture. Through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student clubs, Dempsey Middle School provides numerous opportunities for students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and forge strong peer relationships. Supported by the broader Delaware City Schools framework, the institution maintains a commitment to transparency and parental engagement, ensuring that families have the necessary resources and communication channels to support their children's educational journey.
For more information, contact John C Dempsey Middle School at (740) 833-1800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Delaware, OH 43015-1522
(740) 833-1800
http://WWW.DCS.K12.OH.US
JOHN C DEMPSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Delaware, OH with about 1,279 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Delaware City
- Total Students:
- 1,279
- Teachers:
- 73
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,279 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN C DEMPSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.1%
- Black or African American
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.