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Dayton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 379 students in Dayton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Dayton School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
379 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Dayton School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 306 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)80-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.68
# American Indian Students
2 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
25%
# Black Students
1 Student
50,542 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
301 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
79%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
36
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
29
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
30
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
31
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
27
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,132 is higher than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,517 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,132
$19,148
Spending / Student
$19,517
$19,607
Best Dayton School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dayton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 E Park
Dayton, WA 99328
(206) 382-2507
Dayton, WA 99328
(206) 382-2507
Grades: PK-6
| 194 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dayton Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
614 S 3rd St
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Grades: 6-8
| 79 students
Rank: #33.
Dayton High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
614 S Third Street
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dayton School District Alternative Program
Alternative School
614 S 3rd St
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dayton School District?
Dayton School District manages 4 public schools serving 379 students.
What is the rank of Dayton School District?
Dayton School District is ranked #54 out of 300 school districts in Washington (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton School District?
79% of Dayton School District students are White, 16% 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 School District?
Dayton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Dayton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,517 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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