Best Schools in Dayton Center, MI
Dayton Center, MI has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,785 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Dayton Center meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dayton Center, MI
The top high schools in Dayton Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fremont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 674 Students
2. Hesperia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hesperia Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dayton Center, MI
The top middle schools in Dayton Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fremont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
2. David C Outwin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hesperia Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dayton Center, MI
The top elementary schools in Dayton Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Daisy Brook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 430 Students
2. Patricia St Clair Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hesperia Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students
3. Pathfinder Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 421 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dayton Center, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dayton Center, MI has a total population of 1,145 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dayton Center, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dayton Center, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dayton Center, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dayton Center, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dayton Center, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dayton Center, MI
How many schools are in Dayton Center, MI?
Dayton Center, MI has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,785 students in total.
How do schools in Dayton Center perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Dayton Center score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Dayton Center meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dayton Center?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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