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Dayton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 393 students in Dayton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Dayton School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
393 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Dayton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.68
# American Indian Students
2 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
26%
# Black Students
2 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
308 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
78%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
22
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
19
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
32
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
22
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
33
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
33
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,415 is higher than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,822 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,415
$18,857
Spending / Student
$18,822
$19,309
Best Dayton School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dayton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
614 S Third Street
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
Dayton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
614 S 3rd St
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Rank: #33.
Dayton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 E Park
Dayton, WA 99328
(206) 382-2507
Dayton, WA 99328
(206) 382-2507
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dayton School District Alternative Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
614 S 3rd St
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dayton School District?
Dayton School District manages 4 public schools serving 393 students.
What is the rank of Dayton School District?
Dayton School District is ranked #163 out of 307 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton School District?
78% of Dayton School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dayton School District?
Dayton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Dayton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,822 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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