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Dexter School
Elementary School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Cordova, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7105 Dexter RD, Cordova, TN 38016
- Math 15% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dexter School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dexter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average358/100K
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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
$75,719
Median home value
$261,700
Median rent
$1,407/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Christain SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 783 | Compare → |
| Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Shelby Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 764 | Compare → |
| Cadance Academy PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #159 of 202
- District spending per student
- $13,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dexter School is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dexter School
Dexter School is a public elementary school in Cordova, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 1,490 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,644 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dexter School
What grades does Dexter School serve?
Dexter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Dexter School?
Dexter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dexter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dexter School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dexter School rank in TN?
Dexter School ranks #1,644 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Dexter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dexter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dexter School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Dexter School a charter school?
No, Dexter School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dexter School a Title I school?
No, Dexter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (901) 416-0355
- Area population (ZIP 38016)
- 44,390
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 38016; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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