Top Rankings
Dexter R-XI School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,039 students in Dexter R-XI School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Dexter R-XI School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
2,039 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Dexter R-XI School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#197 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.50
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
73 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
22 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,875 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
92%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
52 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
85
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
148
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
153
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
172
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
158
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
154
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
165
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
138
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
140
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
151
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
166
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
149
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,957 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,669 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,957
$15,071
Spending / Student
$11,669
$13,899
Best Dexter R-XI School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1213 Central Dr
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1020
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1020
Grades: 3-5
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Dexter High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 W Grant St
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1030
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1030
Grades: 9-12
| 587 students
Rank: #33.
T. S. Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1107 Brown Pilot Ln
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1010
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1010
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Elementary Preschool
Magnet School
915 W.grant
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1015
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1015
Grades: PK
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Elementary School
Magnet School
915 W Grant St
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1015
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1015
Grades: K-2
| 473 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dexter R-XI School District?
Dexter R-XI School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,039 students.
What is the rank of Dexter R-XI School District?
Dexter R-XI School District is ranked #184 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dexter R-XI School District?
92% of Dexter R-XI School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dexter R-XI School District?
Dexter R-XI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Dexter R-XI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,669 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
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