The top reported proficiency rate is 85% in Math. The lowest is 47% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Dennis
Dennis is a regular public elementary school in Springboro, an affluent suburb between Cincinnati and Dayton that has grown steadily over the past two decades. The school serves grades two through five and enrolls a school population that is predominantly white, with small numbers of Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial students. Free-or-reduced-price lunch data and special education enrollment counts are not available, so a reader cannot assess economic diversity or the breadth of special services from the data provided.
The school's academic performance, measured by Ohio's state tests, is solid across the board. In math, the proficiency rate is above four in five students. In English language arts, the rate falls just under four in five. Science shows a notably lower result, with about three in four students meeting proficiency. The school has not reported social studies test data in recent years; Ohio assesses fourth graders in social studies, and Dennis did test a class on the subject in 2016-17, but no current data is available to show the school's standing now. All tested students participated in the exams.
Among the districts in Warren County, Dennis's overall proficiency index falls below the midpoint, meaning there are schools in the district's county peer group with stronger performance overall. The gap suggests a parent should understand where Dennis sits relative to other options within Springboro Community City Schools or the broader county.
Springboro itself is a tightly planned suburb with a historic downtown anchored by shops and a performing arts center, but with most schools, including Dennis, situated on separate campuses away from civic life. The district has approved a substantial building plan that will reshape the school system over the next several years. Beginning around 2027, the district will build a new Pre-K-2 school, close Springboro Intermediate School, demolish Clearcreek Elementary, and reconfigure Dennis and Five Points to serve grades 3-6 instead of the current 2-5 configuration. This means Dennis families should expect the grade span to shift upward within a few years. The same bond measure will allow the district to offer optional full-day kindergarten for the first time, though half-day kindergarten remains free and mandated by Ohio.
The housing market in Springboro is above both state and national benchmarks. Homes in the school's area command a solid price, and rents are moderate relative to income. The median household income supports the suburban character, and employment is stable, with residents commuting to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, health systems in the Dayton region, and local employers. The community has parks, trails, and recreational amenities along Clear Creek, reflecting growth-era suburban planning.
Dennis does not report specialized programs, magnet designations, or Title I status in the available data. The school appears to be a standard neighborhood elementary school without public designation for alternative pedagogy or particular pathways. For families in Springboro, Dennis offers straightforward elementary instruction in a growing, affluent suburb, with the caveat that its academic results place it in the lower-to-middle tier relative to other Warren County schools and that the district's upcoming grade reconfiguration will move students onward after fifth grade rather than sixth.
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