Dayton SD 8 School District

780 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114-0219
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Dayton SD 8 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 906 students in Dayton SD 8 School District.
Public Schools in Dayton SD 8 School District have a diversity score of 0.54, which is less than the Oregon public school average of 0.58.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
906 Students
541,693 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
29,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (OR)
#34 out of 158 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Dayton SD 8  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dayton SD 8  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dayton SD 8  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75-79%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Dayton SD 8  School District and public school graduation rate of OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.58
# American Indian Students
12 Students
6,329 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
21,616 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
342 Students
135,481 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
25%
# Black Students
1 Student
12,442 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
513 Students
321,578 Students
% White Students
57%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
38,154 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
50
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
46
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
58
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
68
44,933
# Students in 9th Grade:
79
45,499
# Students in 10th Grade:
75
44,466
# Students in 11th Grade:
98
42,289
# Students in 12th Grade:
75
42,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
837

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,604 is higher than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,956 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$9,902 MM
This chart display total revenue of Dayton SD 8  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$16 MM
$10,468 MM
This chart display total spending of Dayton SD 8  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,604
$18,279
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Dayton SD 8  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,956
$19,325
This chart display average spending per public school student in Dayton SD 8  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dayton SD 8 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dayton High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2273
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
Dayton Jr High School
Math: 35% | Reading: 38%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2246
Grades: 6-8
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
Dayton Grade School
Math: 31% | Reading: 39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
526 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2217
Grades: K-5
| 347 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dayton SD 8 School District?
Dayton SD 8 School District manages 3 public schools serving 906 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton SD 8 School District?
57% of Dayton SD 8 School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dayton SD 8 School District?
Dayton SD 8 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Dayton SD 8 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,956 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 906 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 75-79%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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