Serving 232 students in grades 6-8, Dayton Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 1% in OR)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dayton Jr High School's student population of 232 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dayton Jr High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
40%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
57%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dayton Jr High School often compared to?
Dayton Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amity Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Dayton Jr High School?
232 students attend Dayton Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dayton Jr High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dayton Jr High School?
Dayton Jr High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dayton Jr High School offer ?
Dayton Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dayton Jr High School part of?
Dayton Jr High School is part of Dayton SD 8 School District.
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