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5.2avg / 10

Dayton School District

School District · Dayton, Washington

Students: 352
Teachers (FTE): 28

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

352

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#210 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,595

+$1,871 vs Washington median

District size

352 students

Smaller than Washington median

The short answer

Dayton School District ranks #210 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Dayton School District's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dayton High School (7.8/10), Dayton Elementary School (4.5/10), and Dayton Middle School (3.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Dayton Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +7.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Dayton School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Dayton School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Dayton High School7.8 / 10
2Dayton Elementary School4.5 / 10
3Dayton Middle School3.4 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Dayton School District

Dayton School District is a Dayton, Washington school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 352 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. District-level spending was $19,595 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.2/10, Dayton School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Dayton High School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Dayton School District students show an average math proficiency of 40.4% and ELA proficiency of 53.1%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Dayton School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency40.4%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency53.1%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Dayton School District with test data.

Schools in Dayton School District

4 schools

District Details

State
Washington
City
Dayton
Total Enrollment
352
Teachers (FTE)
28
District spending per student
$19,595NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Dayton School District?

Dayton School District has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Dayton School District?

The average composite rating for Dayton School District is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Dayton School District?

Dayton School District's district-level spending was $19,595 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Dayton School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Dayton School District is 12.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Dayton School District?

Dayton High School is the highest-rated school in Dayton School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Dayton School District?

Across schools in Dayton School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Dayton School District compare to other districts in Washington?

Dayton School District has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

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
5.2/10
Math Proficiency
40.4%
ELA Proficiency
53.1%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington 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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