Dexter Elementary School vs. Stuart Elementary School
Should I attend Dexter Elementary School or Stuart Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dexter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Stuart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 186 students in grades 3-5, Dexter Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Stuart Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
PK-2
Total Students
186 students
223 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#493 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
85-89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
44
Kindergarten Students
-
57
Grade 1 Students
-
62
Grade 2 Students
-
60
Grade 3 Students
60
-
Grade 4 Students
57
-
Grade 5 Students
69
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
3%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
87%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%