Dexter High

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Dexter High ranks 121 st of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dexter High is a public high school located in Dexter, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 587 students. The school is part of the Dexter R-XI school district, which is ranked 63 out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Dexter High has consistently performed above the state average in End of Course (EOC) assessments for Algebra I, Biology I, and Government, with 58.3% of its students proficient or better in Algebra I compared to the state average of 41.5%. The school's graduation rates have also been high, ranging from 95.9% to 97.8% in recent years, significantly above the state average. Additionally, Dexter High has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and has performed well in serving its special education and low socioeconomic status student populations, ranking in the top 40% and top 50% of Missouri high schools, respectively.

While Dexter High generally outperforms nearby schools like Twin Rivers High and Malden High in academic metrics, it faces competition from exceptional schools like Richland High, which has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in the state. Additionally, Dexter High's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, suggesting the school may need to focus on improving its academic performance to maintain its competitive edge.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1101 W Grant St
Dexter, MO 63841-1858

(573) 614-1030

District: Dexter R-Xi

SchoolDigger Rank:
121^st of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,552

Feeder schools for Dexter High:

Elementary:	Central Elementary
	Southwest Elementary
Middle:	T. S. Hill Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 572

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dexter High ranks better than 68% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.42. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dexter High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dexter High is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Dexter High employs 38.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dexter High is $9,552.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dexter High:

SchoolDigger ranks Dexter High 121^st of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Dexter High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

White students:

Dexter R-Xi:

SchoolDigger ranks Dexter R-Xi 63^rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dexter High

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Rank History for all students at Dexter High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	66.49	134^th	534	74.9%
2007	53.18	242^nd	538	55.0%
2008	68.45	122^nd	539	77.4%
2009	68.30	78^th	507	84.6%
2010	44.84	301^st	516	41.7%
2011	39.78	358^th	528	32.2%
2012	49.29	270^th	522	48.3%
2013	57.07	169^th	523	67.7%
2014	61.11	151^st	521	71.0%
2015	57.27	201^st	504	60.1%
2016	69.22	85^th	401	78.8%
2017	70.21	96^th	404	76.2%
2018	68.26	84^th	468	82.1%
2019	47.53	216^th	460	53.0%
2021	48.64	154^th	358	57.0%
2022	38.27	203^rd	361	43.8%
2023	40.63	188^th	352	46.6%
2024	55.42	121^st	378	68.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dexter High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.13	14^th	127	89.0%
2024	60.18	38^th	135	71.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dexter High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	64.42	72^nd	382	81.2%
2019	46.10	185^th	368	49.7%
2021	57.63	81^st	255	68.2%
2022	49.28	113^th	250	54.8%
2023	49.98	107^th	268	60.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Dexter High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	90.27	7^th	95	92.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dexter High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.80	70^th	100	30.0%

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Rank History for White students at Dexter High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	63.56	96^th	440	78.2%
2019	40.58	248^th	430	42.3%
2021	39.10	170^th	309	45.0%
2022	23.12	247^th	310	20.3%
2023	34.20	180^th	302	40.4%
2024	42.82	138^th	321	57.0%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Dexter High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	631	631
1992	642	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	645
1993	678	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	681
1994	675	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	678
1995	664	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	670
1996	664	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	670
1997	670	1	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	676
1998	671	1	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	679
1999	644	1	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	651
2000	622	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	628
2001	605	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	609
2002	649	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
2003	649	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
2004	620	0	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	632
2005	625	0	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	637
2006	577	0	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	590
2007	594	1	5	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	609
2008	584	2	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	594
2009	586	3	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
2010	566	10	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	584
2011	557	8	1	8	0	0	1	0	575
2012	554	5	3	6	0	0	0	0	568
2013	554	8	2	6	1	1	0	0	572
2014	592	5	2	3	2	0	0	0	604
2015	583	6	3	6	0	0	1	0	599
2016	612	10	1	8	0	0	2	0	633
2017	576	7	2	9	0	0	1	0	595
2018	577	9	2	12	0	0	4	0	604
2019	552	7	2	10	0	0	1	0	572
2020	558	6	2	13	0	0	1	0	580
2021	568	9	3	12	1	1	6	0	600
2022	564	11	6	12	1	0	6	0	600
2023	552	10	4	12	0	0	9	0	587
2024	534	7	3	17	0	0	11	0	572

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dexter High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	631	34.9	18.0	n/a
1992	645	35.4	18.2	n/a
1993	681	33.3	20.5	n/a
1994	678	35.4	19.2	0
1995	670	37.6	17.8	n/a
1996	670	37.6	17.8	n/a
1997	676	37.3	18.1	11.4
1998	679	39.0	17.4	14.7
1999	651	40.0	16.3	19.4
2000	628	41.5	15.1	20.1
2001	609	41.1	14.8	23
2002	654	41.1	15.9	27.7
2003	654	41.1	15.9	27.7
2004	632	37.6	16.8	31
2005	637	36.5	17.5	33.6
2006	590	35.8	16.5	29.7
2007	609	34.8	17.5	33
2008	594	37.3	15.9	36
2009	595	37.7	15.8	35.3
2010	584	37.9	15.3	40.1
2011	575	35.4	16.2	37.6
2012	568	36.7	15.4	39.8
2013	572	36.6	15.6	42.8
2014	604	37.1	16.2	43.9
2015	599	38.0	15.7	44.6
2016	633	38.0	16.6	38.5
2017	595	37.7	15.7	39.7
2018	604	37.7	16.0	39.2
2019	572	38.5	14.8	39.2
2020	580	41.9	13.8	45.5
2021	600	39.7	15.0	46.2
2022	600	42.4	14.1	43.5
2023	587	41.5	14.1	44.3
2024	572	38.5	14.8	43.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dexter High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	631	34.9	18.0	n/a
1992	645	35.4	18.2	n/a
1993	681	33.3	20.5	n/a
1994	678	35.4	19.2	0
1995	670	37.6	17.8	n/a
1996	670	37.6	17.8	n/a
1997	676	37.3	18.1	11.4
1998	679	39.0	17.4	14.7
1999	651	40.0	16.3	19.4
2000	628	41.5	15.1	20.1
2001	609	41.1	14.8	23
2002	654	41.1	15.9	27.7
2003	654	41.1	15.9	27.7
2004	632	37.6	16.8	31
2005	637	36.5	17.5	33.6
2006	590	35.8	16.5	29.7
2007	609	34.8	17.5	33
2008	594	37.3	15.9	36
2009	595	37.7	15.8	35.3
2010	584	37.9	15.3	40.1
2011	575	35.4	16.2	37.6
2012	568	36.7	15.4	39.8
2013	572	36.6	15.6	42.8
2014	604	37.1	16.2	43.9
2015	599	38.0	15.7	44.6
2016	633	38.0	16.6	38.5
2017	595	37.7	15.7	39.7
2018	604	37.7	16.0	39.2
2019	572	38.5	14.8	39.2
2020	580	41.9	13.8	45.5
2021	600	39.7	15.0	46.2
2022	600	42.4	14.1	43.5
2023	587	41.5	14.1	44.3
2024	572	38.5	14.8	43.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dexter High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$658 (7.3%)	$8,332 (92.7%)	$8,989
2020	$495 (5.6%)	$8,318 (94.4%)	$8,813
2021	$841 (9.4%)	$8,112 (90.6%)	$8,954
2022	$2,553 (26.7%)	$6,999 (73.3%)	$9,552

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dexter High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 216^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 188^th of 352 High schools	6.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Dexter High)	40.3	50	9.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Dexter R-Xi)	40.3	50	9.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Dexter High)	29.4	23.5	5.9%
End of Course Biology I (Dexter R-Xi)	29.4	23.5	5.9%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Dexter High)	67	50.3	16.7%
End of Course English II (Dexter R-Xi)	67	50.3	16.7%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	53.6	5.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	572	587	2.6%
African American	7	10	42.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	10	12	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	552	552
Two or More Races	1	9	800%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.2%	44.3%	5.1%

Schools Near Dexter High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dexter High	Public	9-12	1101 W Grant St	Dexter	63841	Stoddard County	Dexter R-Xi	No	No	No	No	(573) 614-1030	572	39	14.8	43.4%	534 (93.4%)	7 (1.2%)	17 (3.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	55.4	121^st of 378 public high schools	68.0%		40.6	188^th of 352 public high schools	46.6%	67								58.3	33.6		36.6	$9,552	$2,553	$6,999
Bloomfield High	Public	9-12	505 Court St	Bloomfield	63825	Stoddard County	Bloomfield R-XIV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 568-2146	168	15	11.0	48.8%	157 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.8%)	32.7	250^th of 378 public high schools	33.9%		47.1	158^th of 352 public high schools	55.1%	92								28.1	27.3			$10,563	$417	$10,146
Richland High	Public	7-12	24456 State Hwy 114	Essex	63846	Stoddard County	Richland R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 283-5332	117	14	8.5	73.5%	102 (87.2%)	6 (5.1%)	6 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)								(n/a)				76.3								$16,433	$1,411	$15,022
Bernie High	Public	7-12	516 W Main	Bernie	63822	Stoddard County	Bernie R-Xiii	No	No	No	No	(573) 293-5334	207	20	10.4	55.6%	189 (91.3%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.3%)								(n/a)		13.9					74.9		62.7			$10,865	$2,723	$8,142
Malden High	Public	6-12	601 Burkhart St	Malden	63863	Dunklin County	Malden R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 276-4546	392	38	10.3	100.8%	250 (63.8%)	108 (27.6%)	15 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	14.2	332^nd of 378 public high schools	12.2%					(n/a)	21.7	17.3	8.7	22.0	17.7	17.3		20.3	11.0			$10,172	$2,340	$7,832
Puxico High	Public	9-12	481 N Bedford St	Puxico	63960	Stoddard County	Puxico R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(573) 222-3175	209	18	11.6	51.2%	198 (94.7%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	45.5	178^th of 378 public high schools	52.9%					(n/a)								53.2	21.4			$10,021	$1,068	$8,952
Mingo Puxico Technical High	Public	12	481 N Bedford St	Puxico	63960	Stoddard County	Puxico R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(573) 222-2675	43	1	43.0	93.0%	31 (72.1%)	11 (25.6%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.2	375^th of 378 public high schools	0.8%					(n/a)									4.5	16.7		$42,258	$21	$42,237
Twin Rivers High	Public	9-12	9261 Highway 51	Broseley	63932	Butler County	Twin Rivers R-X	No	No	No	No	(573) 328-4730	247	21	11.7	49.4%	232 (93.9%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	31.3	258^th of 378 public high schools	31.7%					(n/a)								33.2	24.0			$10,897	$1,210	$9,687
Risco High	Public	7-12	Hwy 62	Risco	63874	New Madrid County	Risco R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 396-5568	76	9	8.7	56.6%	73 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)												$14,259	$1,666	$12,594
Bell City High	Public	7-12	25254 Walnut St	Bell City	63735	Stoddard County	Bell City R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 733-4444	105	13	7.8	50.5%	100 (95.2%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)												$16,782	$2,151	$14,631

Frequently Asked Questions about Dexter High

How many students attend Dexter High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 572 students attended Dexter High.

What is the racial makeup of Dexter High?

Students at Dexter High are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Dexter High?

Dexter High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary
Elementary : Southwest Elementary
Middle : T. S. Hill Middle

Is Dexter High a good school?

Dexter High ranks 121^st of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Dexter High in?

Dexter R-Xi

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