For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 128 students in Dayton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
Public School in Dayton School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
593 Schools
# Students
128 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dayton School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
94%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $47,969 is higher than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $44,875 is higher than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$47,969
$21,739
Spending / Student
$44,875
$21,327
Best Dayton School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dayton Consolidated School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21 Clarks Mills Road
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 499-2283
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 499-2283
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dayton School District?
Dayton School District manages 1 public schools serving 128 students.
What is the rank of Dayton School District?
Dayton School District is ranked #34 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton School District?
94% of Dayton School District students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dayton School District?
Dayton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Dayton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $44,875 is higher than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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