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Dalton Local School District

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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P.O. Box 514
Dalton, OH 44618
Wayne County
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PH: (330) 828-2267
FAX: (330) 828-2800

  • Grades K-12
  • 957 students
  • 4 schools

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 OAT Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 95% (2011)
 85% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 90% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

Math
 95% (2011)
 85% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 96% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 91% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math
 89% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 96% (2007)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 95% (2011)
 76% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

Science
 92% (2011)
 76% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 90% (2007)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

Math
 95% (2011)
 83% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 95% (2011)
 94% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Math
 95% (2011)
 89% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 84% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 88% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

Math
 82% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 99% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 82% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Science
 96% (2011)
 85% (2010)
 80% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

Math
 98% (2011)
 89% (2010)
 87% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
  • The OAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

See Ohio's state standards

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 OAT Results By Subgroup

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

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female>95%
Male94%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Non-disabled>95%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female>95%
Male94%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Non-disabled>95%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Non-disabled94%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female87%
Male91%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Non-disabled92%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female>95%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Non-disabled>95%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female90%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Non-disabled93%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female93%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Non-disabled>95%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female>95%
Male94%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Non-disabled>95%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female>95%
Male94%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Non-disabled>95%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female90%
Male77%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Non-disabled86%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female81%
Male83%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Non-disabled85%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Non-disabled>95%
Gifted>95%

ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Non-disabled>95%
Gifted>95%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Non-disabled>95%
Gifted>95%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
  • The OAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

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 OGT Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 96% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 96% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

Social Studies
 92% (2011)
 96% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

Science
 90% (2011)
 88% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 90% (2007)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2011.

Writing
 95% (2011)
 96% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 99% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math
 95% (2011)
 88% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
  • State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only.
  • The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools.
  • The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

See Ohio's state standards

Back to top >
 OGT Results By Subgroup

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

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female>95%
Male91%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Non-disabled>95%
Gifted>95%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students92%
Female>95%
Male85%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Non-disabled>95%
Gifted>95%

ScienceThis District
All Students90%
Female93%
Male85%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Non-disabled93%
Gifted93%

WritingThis District
All Students95%
Female>95%
Male91%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Non-disabled>95%
Gifted>95%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female>95%
Male91%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Non-disabled>95%
Gifted>95%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
  • State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only.
  • The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools.
  • The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

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 Performance Index


 106 (2011)
 103 (2010)
 103 (2009)
 104 (2008)
 103 (2007)

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Performance Index

  • Ohio uses the Performance Index (PI) to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year.
  • The PI scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student.
  • The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Fully certified100%98%
Temporary teaching certificate0%n/a
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Bachelor's degree or higher100%99%
Master's degree or higher48%59%
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1718
How Important is Class Size? >
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic96%76%
Hispanic1%3%
Black, not Hispanic<1%16%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
Unspecified1%n/a
How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged students15%36%
Students with disabilities7%14%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate96%94%
School Attendance: Issues to Consider >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,054$9,288
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%59%
Support services9%11%
Administration15%13%
Other expenditures17%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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