Serving 49 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dayton School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dayton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Dayton School's student population of 49 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Dayton School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#313 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
71%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dayton School's ranking?
Dayton School is ranked #313 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Dayton School often compared to?
Dayton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Linderman School, Valley View School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Dayton School?
49 students attend Dayton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Dayton School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dayton School?
Dayton School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dayton School offer ?
Dayton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dayton School part of?
Dayton School is part of Upper West Shore Elementary School District.
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