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Dayton SD 8 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 874 students in Dayton SD 8 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
51爆料s in Dayton SD 8 School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,309 Schools
# Students
874 Students
543,728 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
29,592 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Dayton SD 8 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#188 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.60
# American Indian Students
10 Students
6,239 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
22,130 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
333 Students
140,928 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
26%
# Black Students
1 Student
12,840 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
495 Students
314,491 Students
% White Students
57%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,706 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
39,565 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
59
35,517
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
38,273
# Students in 2nd Grade:
48
40,446
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
39,859
# Students in 4th Grade:
65
41,455
# Students in 5th Grade:
59
41,271
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
41,445
# Students in 7th Grade:
80
41,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
76
42,464
# Students in 9th Grade:
82
45,123
# Students in 10th Grade:
68
46,778
# Students in 11th Grade:
84
45,076
# Students in 12th Grade:
80
44,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,285 is higher than the state median of $18,211. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,613 is less than the state median of $19,253. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,285
$18,211
Spending / Student
$18,613
$19,253
Best Dayton SD 8 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dayton Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2246
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2246
Grades: 6-8
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Dayton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2273
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2273
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Dayton Grade School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2217
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2217
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dayton SD 8 School District?
Dayton SD 8 School District manages 3 public schools serving 874 students.
What is the rank of Dayton SD 8 School District?
Dayton SD 8 School District is ranked #184 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
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, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 $18,613 is less than the state median of $19,253. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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