Serving 1,509 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dexter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,509 students
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dexter Elementary School serves the east part of Cordova, TN, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with most residents about 1.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dexter School's student population of 1,509 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,509 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
90 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Greatness Grows Here!
School Rankings
Dexter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dexter School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1429 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
75%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dexter School's ranking?
Dexter School is ranked #1429 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dexter School often compared to?
Dexter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cordova Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Dexter School?
1,509 students attend Dexter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Dexter School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Dexter School offer ?
Dexter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dexter School part of?
Dexter School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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