Dexter School District
School District · Dexter, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,206
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,206
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#188 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,206
$1,048 vs Kansas median
District size
287 students
Smaller than Kansas median
About Dexter
Dexter is a Dexter, Kansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 287 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $14,206 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Dexter demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dexter High, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Dexter students show an average math proficiency of 41.6% and ELA proficiency of 44.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dexter, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dexter with test data.
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Dexter
- Total Enrollment
- 287
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dexter?
Dexter has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dexter?
The average composite rating for Dexter is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dexter?
Dexter spends $14,206 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dexter?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dexter is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dexter?
Dexter High is the highest-rated school in Dexter with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Dexter?
Across schools in Dexter with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in KS
Compare Dexter with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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