Dayton Jr High School

www.daytonk12.org

204 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dayton Junior High School, located at 801 Ferry St in Dayton, Oregon, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Dayton School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of early adolescents. As part of the broader district community, the school emphasizes a commitment to preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school operates under the Dayton School District’s mission to provide high-quality education to its local community. By utilizing their official website, http://www.daytonk12.org, families and community members can access essential resources, including school calendars, academic programs, and information regarding faculty and staff. Dayton Junior High strives to create a partnership between parents, students, and educators to ensure that each student receives the guidance and instruction necessary to thrive during their middle school years.

204

Total Students

10.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dayton Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	85
Black	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	3

White
103 (50.5%)
Hispanic
85 (41.7%)
Two or More
12 (5.9%)
American Indian
3 (1.5%)
Black
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Dayton SD 8
Phone:	(503)864-2246
Website:	http://www.daytonk12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 76