Top Rankings
Dexter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 283 students in Dexter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Dexter School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
283 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Dexter School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 286 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
21%
# Black Students
1 Student
31,834 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
252 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
89%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
12
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
18
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
22
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
17
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
26
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
20
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
15
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,466 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,000 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,466
$16,220
Spending / Student
$17,000
$17,133
Best Dexter School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 N. Main
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
Dexter High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 N. Main
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Grades: 6-12
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dexter School District?
Dexter School District manages 2 public schools serving 283 students.
What is the rank of Dexter School District?
Dexter School District is ranked #30 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dexter School District?
89% of Dexter School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dexter School District?
Dexter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Dexter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,000 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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