Below Average
#1811 of 2,221 schools in MO
T. S. Hill Middle
Middle School · Dexter R-xi · Dexter, MO
A Dexter R-xi middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1107 BROWN PILOT LN, Dexter, MO 63841
- Math 43% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at T. S. Hill Middle score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where T. S. Hill Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,106/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dexter), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,288
Median home value
$161,500
Median rent
$762/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63841; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dexter R-xi
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,154NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
T. S. Hill Middle is listed in DEXTER R-XI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About T. S. Hill Middle
T. S. Hill Middle is a public middle school in Dexter, MO, part of Dexter R-xi, serving approximately 472 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,811 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about T. S. Hill Middle
What grades does T. S. Hill Middle serve?
T. S. Hill Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend T. S. Hill Middle?
T. S. Hill Middle has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T. S. Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at T. S. Hill Middle is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does T. S. Hill Middle rank in MO?
T. S. Hill Middle ranks #1,811 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is T. S. Hill Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
T. S. Hill Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at T. S. Hill Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, T. S. Hill Middle has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is T. S. Hill Middle a charter school?
No, T. S. Hill Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is T. S. Hill Middle a Title I school?
No, T. S. Hill Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for T. S. Hill Middle?
50.2% of students at T. S. Hill Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Stoddard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (573) 614-1010
- Area population (ZIP 63841)
- 13,319
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63841; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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