Serving 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dayton Consolidated School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dayton Consolidated School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Dayton Consolidated School's student population of 128 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dayton Consolidated School ranks within the top 30% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton Consolidated School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 512 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
93%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dayton Consolidated School's ranking?
Dayton Consolidated School is ranked #152 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Dayton Consolidated School often compared to?
Dayton Consolidated Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lyman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Dayton Consolidated School?
128 students attend Dayton Consolidated School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dayton Consolidated School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dayton Consolidated School?
Dayton Consolidated School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dayton Consolidated School offer ?
Dayton Consolidated School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dayton Consolidated School part of?
Dayton Consolidated School is part of Dayton School District.
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