Summary:
In zip code 77535 (Dayton, TX), there are three elementary schools serving grades K-5, all part of the Dayton Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 20th percentile statewide and serves a community with high levels of economic disadvantage.
Austin Elementary is the standout performer, consistently earning a 2-star rating and ranking in the 45th percentile (2,539 of 4,627) for 2025-2026. It outperforms its peers despite having a 74.71% free/reduced lunch rate, and it has a notably effective bilingual program—its 4th Grade Spanish Reading and Math scores exceeded district averages. In contrast, Kimmie M Brown Elementary is the most challenged, with the highest economic disadvantage (75.5%) and a dramatic ranking drop to the 14th percentile (1-star). Richter Elementary sits in the middle, ranking in the 24th percentile, with the lowest poverty rate (61.34%) and lowest spending per student ($8,718), yet it does not outperform Austin.
Key metrics reveal that spending does not guarantee success: Austin spends the most ($9,472 per student) and performs best, while Kimmie M Brown spends nearly as much ($9,333) but struggles. A district-wide crisis is evident in 5th Grade Science, where all schools scored far below the state average of 29.57%—Richter at 17%, Austin at 10%, and Kimmie M Brown at 9%. Mathematics proficiency is also a critical weakness across all schools. For parents, Austin Elementary offers the strongest overall performance and bilingual support, while Kimmie M Brown faces the steepest challenges, and Richter may be under-resourced despite having a lower poverty rate.
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