Dayton Grade School vs Patton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton Grade School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
Patton Middle School
McMinnville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
| Measure | Dayton Grade School Dayton, Oregon | Patton Middle School McMinnville, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #580 of 678 | #86 of 208 |
| National rank | #43715 of 50,301 | #9279 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 320 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 117.8% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 43% |
| city | Dayton | McMinnville |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 21.8).
- •Patton Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •Patton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Patton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 117.8%).
- •Dayton Grade School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.0).
- •Patton Middle School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 320.
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 Dayton Grade School better than Patton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Patton Middle School ranks higher (42.5 vs 21.8 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 Dayton Grade School and Patton Middle School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Dayton and McMinnville in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Grade School: 320. Patton Middle School: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Grade School and Patton Middle School rank in Oregon?
Dayton Grade School is 580th of 678 and Patton Middle School is 86th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).