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Hadley E Watts Middle School

7056 Mcewen Rd, Dayton, OH 45459Centerville City →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
687
Students
Total enrolled
$15,768
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 10% vs nat'l
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 12% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 687 students in grades 06–08 in Dayton, Ohio.
10% above average funding
District spends $15,768 per pupil, 10% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hadley E Watts Middle School is a large middle in Dayton, Ohio, serving grades 06–08 with 687 students. The district invests $15,768 per student — 10% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 16% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Hadley E Watts Middle School

687
Total Students
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
16%
Free Lunch
40
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution360 male · 327 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility16%
National avg 52% · 113 students
Student Composition
11%
73%
8%
Asian11%
White73%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black8%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 390437300270

Academic Outcomes at Hadley E Watts Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 71th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 45459

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,768Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,768
State avg
$17,120
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,938
Student Support$2,996
Administration$1,892
Operations$2,365
Other$1,577
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,768 spent per student, an estimated $6,985 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
18%
73%
State government
18.3%
Local (property tax)
73.3%
Federal programs
8.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 16% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Centerville Primary Village SouthCenterville Primary Village NorthWeller Elementary SchoolW O Cline Elementary School
+4 more
↓
Middle
Magsig Middle SchoolTower Heights Middle School
↓
High School
Centerville High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyMontgomery County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCenterville City →
Phone: (937)434-0370
NCES ID: 390437300270
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Dayton seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Centerville City
High
Centerville High School
2,755 students · 09–12
● 48 opp15% FRL
Elem
Centerville Primary Village South
712 students · PK–01
● 52 opp19% FRL
Elem
Centerville Primary Village North
607 students · PK–01
● 48 opp18% FRL
Mid
Magsig Middle School
577 students · 06–08
● 48 opp23% FRL
Mid
Tower Heights Middle School
535 students · 06–08
● 48 opp14% FRL
Elem
Weller Elementary School
532 students · 02–05
● 52 opp10% FRL
Elem
W O Cline Elementary School
458 students · 02–05
● 52 opp28% FRL
Elem
Normandy Elementary School
419 students · 02–05
● 48 opp24% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
7056 Mcewen Rd, Dayton, OH 45459
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.