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5.3 avg / 10

Dayton School District

School District · Dayton, Washington

Students: 352
Teachers (FTE): 28

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,595

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#205 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.0

below Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,595

+$1,871 vs Washington median

District size

352 students

Smaller than Washington median

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. The district invests $19,595 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.3/10, Dayton School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Dayton High School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Dayton School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.4% and ELA proficiency of 48.4%.

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 Proficiency 37.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 48.4%
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N/A

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
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data 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 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Dayton School District?

Dayton School District spends $19,595 per student per year.

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 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Dayton School District?

Across schools in Dayton School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.4%. 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 5.3/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.3/10
Math Proficiency
37.4%
ELA Proficiency
48.4%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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