Summary:
In the rural community of Dayton, Washington (zip code 99328), the Dayton School District operates four public schools serving grades PK-12 for about 379 students, with performance that varies significantly between grade levels.
Dayton High School stands out as the district's strongest performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top third of state high schools, with particularly strong English scores and a very low student-teacher ratio. In contrast, Dayton Middle School has faced serious challenges, dropping to a 1-star rating with math and reading scores well below state averages, while Dayton Elementary School shows mixed results. The small Dayton School District Alternative Program serves just 13 students.
Key takeaways for parents include a notable performance gap where the high school excels while the middle school struggles, suggesting potential curriculum or transition issues. Spending per student is highest at the high school and lowest at the alternative program. The district's overall ranking is below average for Washington, but the high school's success in English indicates strengths that could be leveraged to help younger students, particularly in addressing the middle school's performance decline.
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