Upper West Shore Elem School District
School District · Dayton, Montana
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,558
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,558
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Evaluating Upper West Shore Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Upper West Shore Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Dayton School
Dayton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$16,558
+$3,290 vs Montana median
District size
49 students
Smaller than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in Upper West Shore Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dayton School | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Upper West Shore Elem
Upper West Shore Elem is a Dayton, Montana school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 49 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1. The district invests $16,558 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Upper West Shore Elem is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dayton School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Upper West Shore Elem students show an average math proficiency of 50.8% and ELA proficiency of 57.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Upper West Shore Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Upper West Shore Elem with test data.
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Dayton
- Total Enrollment
- 49
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Upper West Shore Elem?
Upper West Shore Elem has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Upper West Shore Elem?
The average composite rating for Upper West Shore Elem is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Upper West Shore Elem?
Upper West Shore Elem spends $16,558 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Upper West Shore Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Upper West Shore Elem is 8.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Upper West Shore Elem?
Dayton School is the highest-rated school in Upper West Shore Elem with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Upper West Shore Elem?
Across schools in Upper West Shore Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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