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Dayton Independent School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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100 Cherry Creek Rd
Dayton, TX 77535
Liberty County
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PH: (936) 258-2667
FAX: (936) 258-5616

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 4954 students
  • 8 schools

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 Accountability Rating



In 2007-2008 this district was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2005-2006, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable".
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Accountability Ratings

  • Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
  • The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12.
  • Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable.
  • Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

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 Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2006-2007 this district was not acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for any indicators.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

About the GPA

  • Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
  • To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 93% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 73% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing
 86% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 86% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 69% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 95% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 82% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing
 88% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 91% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies
 77% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science
 54% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 89% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 60% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies
 90% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science
 59% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 92% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies
 94% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 90% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
  • TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
  • The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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 TAKS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female94%
Male93%
African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Special education73%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient89%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female75%
Male81%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services75%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services82%
Special education56%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient78%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Female72%
Male74%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
White74%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services66%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services80%
Special education38%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient53%
Not limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students86%
Female89%
Male82%
African American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services91%
Special education44%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient94%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female72%
Male75%
African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
White74%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services66%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services82%
Special education38%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient50%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female87%
Male85%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services82%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Special education79%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient60%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students69%
Female61%
Male76%
African American49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
White74%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services61%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services79%
Special education58%
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient31%
Not limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services91%
Special education80%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient72%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
African American95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Special education69%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient92%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female90%
Male87%
African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services88%
Special education71%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient85%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female83%
Male80%
African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services77%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services86%
Special education35%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient40%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students88%
Female94%
Male83%
African American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services85%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services91%
Special education35%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient67%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female66%
Male68%
African American49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services63%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services71%
Special education22%
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient53%
Not limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
African American95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Special education36%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient58%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students77%
Female76%
Male79%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services69%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services83%
Special education24%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient58%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students54%
Female49%
Male58%
African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
Native Americann/a
White57%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services42%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services64%
Special education4%
Not special education57%
Limited English proficient17%
Not limited English proficient55%
Non-migrant54%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female69%
Male70%
African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
White69%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services60%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services76%
Special education17%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient36%
Not limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Special education58%
Not special education90%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female59%
Male61%
African American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
White63%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services50%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services66%
Special education33%
Not special education61%
Not limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant60%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students90%
Female88%
Male92%
African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services86%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Special education61%
Not special education92%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students59%
Female58%
Male61%
African American35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Native Americann/a
White65%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services47%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services68%
Special education10%
Not special education63%
Not limited English proficient60%
Non-migrant59%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male91%
African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Special education59%
Not special education93%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female66%
Male65%
African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
White68%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services58%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services70%
Special education14%
Not special education68%
Not limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
All Students94%
Female92%
Male96%
African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Special education70%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students76%
Female72%
Male79%
African American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services63%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services82%
Special education24%
Not special education80%
Not limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students90%
Female93%
Male87%
African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services87%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services91%
Special education71%
Not special education91%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female74%
Male72%
African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
White76%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services66%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services76%
Special education33%
Not special education75%
Not limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
  • TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 192021
Graduating class of 2004 212021
1Source: TX Education Agency
2Source: ACT

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1011
Beginning teachers9%8%
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1820
Grade 11920
Grade 22320
Grade 31720
Grade 41920
Grade 52122
Grade 61822
English (middle and high school)2020
Foreign language (middle and high school)2121
Math (middle and high school)1820
Science (middle and high school)1921
Social Studies (middle and high school)2022
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White70%36%
Hispanic19%46%
African American10%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%3%
Native American<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program49%47%
Special education9%11%
Gifted/talented students3%8%
Limited English proficient7%16%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate95%96%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,564$8,818
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%60%
Support services7%7%
School leadership10%12%
Other expenditures23%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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