Serving 480 students in grades 5-8, Daybreak Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Daybreak Middle serves the west part of Battle Ground, WA, covering an area of approximately 13.5 square miles. Most families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daybreak Middle School's student population of 480 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Daybreak Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daybreak Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1554 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
14%
27%
Black
2%
5%
White
74%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daybreak Middle School's ranking?
Daybreak Middle School is ranked #1554 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Daybreak Middle School often compared to?
Daybreak Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like View Ridge Middle School, Battle Ground High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Daybreak Middle School?
480 students attend Daybreak Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Daybreak Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daybreak Middle School?
Daybreak Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Daybreak Middle School offer ?
Daybreak Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daybreak Middle School part of?
Daybreak Middle School is part of Battle Ground School District.
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