Serving 412 students in grades 3-6, Dayton Avenue School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dayton Avenue School's student population of 412 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dayton Avenue School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton Avenue School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2068 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
80%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dayton Avenue School's ranking?
Dayton Avenue School is ranked #2068 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Dayton Avenue School often compared to?
Dayton Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Paca Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Dayton Avenue School?
412 students attend Dayton Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dayton Avenue School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dayton Avenue School?
Dayton Avenue School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dayton Avenue School offer ?
Dayton Avenue School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dayton Avenue School part of?
Dayton Avenue School is part of Eastport-South Manor Csd School District.
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