Serving 81 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dexter Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dexter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dexter Elementary School's student population of 81 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dexter Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dexter Elementary School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#365 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
5%
Black
40%
47%
White
49%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dexter Elementary School's ranking?
Dexter Elementary School is ranked #365 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Dexter Elementary School?
81 students attend Dexter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Dexter Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dexter Elementary School?
Dexter Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dexter Elementary School offer ?
Dexter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dexter Elementary School part of?
Dexter Elementary School is part of Walthall Co School District.
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