Top Rankings
Dexter R-XI School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,008 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 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
2,008 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dexter R-XI School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#191 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.1%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% White
91%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,978 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,746 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$24 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,978
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,746
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dexter R-XI School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dexter High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 W Grant St
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1030
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1030
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary 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
Gr: 3-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
T. S. Hill Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1107 Brown Pilot Ln
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1010
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1010
Gr: 6-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
915 W.grant
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1015
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1015
Gr: PK | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
915 W Grant St
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1015
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1015
Gr: K-2 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dexter R-XI School District?
Dexter R-XI School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,008 students.
What is the rank of Dexter R-XI School District?
Dexter R-XI School District is ranked #190 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dexter R-XI School District?
91% of Dexter R-XI School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 13:1, which is equal to 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 $11,746 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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