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#1501 of 2,228 schools in WA
Dayton Middle School
Middle School · Dayton School District · Dayton, WA
A middle school in Dayton, WA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
609 S Second Street, Dayton, WA 99328
- Math 31% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dayton Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 31 points since 2018, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 27 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dayton Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,233
Median home value
$252,200
Median rent
$937/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99328; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Dayton School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,595NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dayton Middle School is listed in Dayton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dayton Middle School
Dayton Middle School is a public middle school in Dayton, WA, part of Dayton School District, serving approximately 78 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,501 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dayton Middle School
What grades does Dayton Middle School serve?
Dayton Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dayton Middle School?
Dayton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton Middle School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dayton Middle School rank in WA?
Dayton Middle School ranks #1,501 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Dayton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dayton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dayton Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dayton Middle School a charter school?
No, Dayton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dayton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dayton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dayton Middle School?
62.8% of students at Dayton Middle 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
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.8%
- Phone
- (509) 382-4775
- Area population (ZIP 99328)
- 3,595
- Area median age
- 52.2
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 · 2024 SBA · 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 99328; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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