Anoka Middle School for the Arts vs Dayton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anoka Middle School for the Arts
Anoka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,587 students
Dayton Elementary
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
556 students
| Measure | Anoka Middle School for the Arts Anoka, Minnesota | Dayton Elementary Dayton, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #122 of 266 | #112 of 923 |
| National rank | #4171 of 15,369 | #3883 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,587 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 68% |
| city | Anoka | Dayton |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dayton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 66.0).
- •Dayton Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 55%).
- •Dayton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 64%).
- •Dayton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 40.7%).
- •Dayton Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.4).
- •Anoka Middle School for the Arts is the larger school with 1,587 students compared with 556.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Anoka Middle School for the Arts better than Dayton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dayton Elementary ranks higher (82.0 vs 66.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Anoka Middle School for the Arts and Dayton Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Anoka and Dayton in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anoka Middle School for the Arts: 1,587. Dayton Elementary: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anoka Middle School for the Arts and Dayton Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Anoka Middle School for the Arts is 122nd of 266 and Dayton Elementary is 112th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).