Summary:
The city of Dayton, Oregon is home to three public schools: Dayton Grade School, Dayton High School, and Dayton Junior High School, all of which serve students from the Dayton School District 8. Based on the available data, these schools are consistently performing below average compared to state-level metrics across a range of measures.
None of the Dayton schools stand out as clear high-performers. All three have consistently ranked in the bottom half or quarter of their respective school types in Oregon, with 0 or 1-star ratings in the most recent year. The proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts are significantly lower than state averages, with many grades scoring below 20% proficient. Additionally, the schools face challenges with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, around 34% across the district, which is well above the state average.
The Dayton schools serve a high-need student population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 78.83% at the junior high to 96.82% at the high school. Despite the higher-than-average per-student spending, the schools continue to struggle, suggesting potential issues with how resources are being allocated and utilized. Addressing the root causes of the district's systemic challenges, including chronic absenteeism, will be crucial to improving educational outcomes for the students of Dayton.
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