Dexter R-XI School District

1031 Brown Pilot Ln
Dexter, MO 63841-1803
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

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 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,048 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 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% 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

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
2,048 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Dexter R-XI School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MO)
#201 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Dexter R-XI  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dexter R-XI  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dexter R-XI  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Dexter R-XI  School District and public school graduation rate of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.49
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
77 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
22 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,875 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
91%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
83
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
154
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
173
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
142
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
163
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
151
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
159
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
144
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
136
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
143
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
181
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
157
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
133
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
129
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,909 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,618 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart display total revenue of Dexter R-XI  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$24 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart display total spending of Dexter R-XI  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,909
$15,159
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Dexter R-XI  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,618
$13,980
This chart display average spending per public school student in Dexter R-XI  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dexter R-XI School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dexter High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1101 W Grant St
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1030
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1213 Central Dr
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1020
Grades: 3-5
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
T. S. Hill Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1107 Brown Pilot Ln
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1010
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: n/an/a
915 W.grant
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1015
Grades: PK
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
915 W Grant St
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1015
Grades: K-2
| 469 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dexter R-XI School District?
Dexter R-XI School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,048 students.
What is the rank of Dexter R-XI School District?
Dexter R-XI School District is ranked #199 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
91% of Dexter R-XI School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 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 $11,618 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,048 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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