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#4396 of 4,742 schools in NY
Dexter Elementary School
Elementary School · General Brown Central School District · Dexter, NY
A General Brown Central School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
415 E GROVE ST, Dexter, NY 13634
- Math 47% proficient (2019)
- Reading 42% proficient (2019)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dexter Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low128/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$90,461
Median home value
$214,800
Median rent
$731/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson-lewis-hamilton-herkimer-oneida BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 299 | 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.
General Brown Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dexter Elementary School is listed in GENERAL BROWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dexter Elementary School
Dexter Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dexter, NY, part of General Brown Central School District, serving approximately 322 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,396 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dexter Elementary School
What grades does Dexter Elementary School serve?
Dexter Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Dexter Elementary School?
Dexter Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dexter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dexter Elementary School is 14.6:1. 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 NY?
Dexter Elementary School ranks #4,396 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Dexter Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dexter Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Dexter Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dexter Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
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?
42.5% 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (315) 779-2300
- Area population (ZIP 13634)
- 3,866
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 13634; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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