Below Average
#1065 of 1,226 schools in OR
Dayton JR High School
Middle School · Dayton Sd 8 · Dayton, OR
A Dayton Sd 8 middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 Ferry St, Dayton, OR 97114
- Math 9% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dayton JR High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2018, to 14% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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
78.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dayton JR High 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 668 | 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.
Dayton Sd 8
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 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 JR High School is listed in Dayton SD 8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dayton JR High School
Dayton JR High School is a public middle school in Dayton, OR, part of Dayton Sd 8, serving approximately 222 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,065 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dayton JR High School
What grades does Dayton JR High School serve?
Dayton JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dayton JR High School?
Dayton JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton JR High School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dayton JR High School rank in OR?
Dayton JR High School ranks #1,065 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Dayton JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dayton JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dayton JR High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dayton JR High School a charter school?
No, Dayton JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dayton JR High School a Title I school?
No, Dayton JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dayton JR High School?
78.8% of students at Dayton JR High 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 222
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Yamhill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.7%
- Phone
- (503) 864-2246
- 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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