Top Rankings
Dexter Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,290 students in Dexter Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Dexter Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
3,290 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
232 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dexter Community School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 862 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)98%
81%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.4%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
18%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% White
91%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,562 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,251 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$67 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,562
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,251
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dexter Community School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mill Creek Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7305 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4150
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4150
Gr: 7-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Dexter High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2200 N Parker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4240
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4240
Gr: 9-12 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Wylie Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3060 Kensington St
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4140
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4140
Gr: 3-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Creekside Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2615 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4160
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4160
Gr: 5-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Dexter Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Bates
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
7480 Dan Hoey Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Gr: PK-2 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dexter Community School District?
Dexter Community School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,290 students.
What is the rank of Dexter Community School District?
Dexter Community School District is ranked #38 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dexter Community School District?
91% of Dexter Community School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dexter Community School District?
Dexter Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Dexter Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,251 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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