Excellent
#130 of 863 schools in MS
Top 15% in state
Dexter Elementary School
Elementary School · Walthall Co School Dist · Tylertown, MS
A Walthall Co School Dist elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
927 Highway 48 East, Tylertown, MS 39667
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dexter Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 25 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dexter Elementary School 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average642/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,063
Median home value
$124,700
Median rent
$664/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
22.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39667; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in WALTHALL CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–12 | Not available | 480 | Compare → |
| Tylertown Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–3 | Not available | 378 | 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.
Walthall Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dexter Elementary School is listed in WALTHALL CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dexter Elementary School
Dexter Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tylertown, MS, part of Walthall Co School Dist, serving approximately 77 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #130 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dexter Elementary School
What grades does Dexter Elementary School serve?
Dexter Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Dexter Elementary School?
Dexter Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dexter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dexter Elementary School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dexter Elementary School rank in MS?
Dexter Elementary School ranks #130 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Dexter Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dexter Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Dexter Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dexter Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dexter Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dexter Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dexter Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dexter Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dexter Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Dexter Elementary School 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Walthall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (601) 876-3985
- Area population (ZIP 39667)
- 10,138
- Area average commute
- 38.6 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 39667; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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