Dayton Center

104 2nd St. Nw
Dayton, IA 50530
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Dayton Center serves 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Dayton Center placed in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in IA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dayton Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Dayton Center's student population of 208 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
208 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Dayton Center is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dayton Center is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
Overall Testing Rank
#235 out of 1221 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
12%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
94%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dayton Center's ranking?
Dayton Center is ranked #235 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Dayton Center?
208 students attend Dayton Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dayton Center students are White, 3% 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 Center?
Dayton Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dayton Center offer ?
Dayton Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Dayton Center part of?

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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