Average
#505 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 41% in state
Dayton Grade School
Elementary School · Dayton Sd 8 · Dayton, OR
A Dayton Sd 8 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
526 Ferry St, Dayton, OR 97114
- Math 26% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dayton Grade School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 28% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dayton Grade School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average335/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,560
Median home value
$455,000
Median rent
$1,514/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wascher Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| St Paul Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–6 | 4.9 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| St Paul Parochial SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 4.9 mi | 85 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dayton Sd 8
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,601NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dayton Grade School is listed in Dayton SD 8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dayton Grade School
Dayton Grade School is a public elementary school in Dayton, OR, part of Dayton Sd 8, serving approximately 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #505 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dayton Grade School
What grades does Dayton Grade School serve?
Dayton Grade School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dayton Grade School?
Dayton Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton Grade School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dayton Grade School rank in OR?
Dayton Grade School ranks #505 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Dayton Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dayton Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dayton Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dayton Grade School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dayton Grade School a charter school?
No, Dayton Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dayton Grade School a Title I school?
No, Dayton Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dayton Grade School?
85.5% of students at Dayton Grade School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Yamhill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.2%
- Phone
- (503) 864-2217
- Area population (ZIP 97114)
- 5,136
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97114; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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