Middle Schools in Dayton School District

Dayton School District in Washington state has only one middle school, Dayton Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has a predominantly white student population, with a significant Hispanic minority, and faces challenges in meeting state-level benchmarks for English Language Arts and Math proficiency, though it excels in Science.

Dayton Middle School's Science proficiency scores are a standout, with both all-grade and 8th-grade scores significantly exceeding the district and state averages. However, the school's ELA and Math proficiency scores, while below the state averages, are generally on par with or slightly above the district averages. The school's high free and reduced lunch rate suggests it serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which may impact its overall academic performance.

Despite its challenges, Dayton Middle School benefits from relatively high spending per student and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to national averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 176 out of 539 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 331 out of 541 in 2021-2022, with its current ranking for 2023-2024 at 240 out of 535 middle schools in Washington, earning a 3-star rating out of 5.