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 50-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). 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 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dayton Consolidated School's attendance zone covers the entire Biddeford school district, encompassing approximately 18.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.9 miles away.
- 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
School Overview
Dayton Consolidated School's student population of 128 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
128 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dayton Consolidated School ranks within the top 30% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton Consolidated School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#117 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
4%
White
94%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dayton Consolidated School's ranking?
Dayton Consolidated School is ranked #117 out of 500 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% 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?
94% of Dayton Consolidated School students are White, 2% 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 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dayton Consolidated School offer ?
Dayton Consolidated School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dayton Consolidated School part of?
Dayton Consolidated School is part of Dayton School District.
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