Summary:
The Dexter R-Xi school district in Missouri consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district is generally performing well, with several standout schools and a consistent level of performance across the district.
Dexter High School is the district's top-performing school, ranked 66th out of 367 Missouri high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 97.8% four-year graduation rate and strong academic performance, with 70.2% of students proficient or better in MAP/English II, compared to the state average of 52.9%. Central Elementary is also a standout, ranked 194th out of 906 Missouri elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating, with relatively high academic performance in 5th-grade MAP/Science.
While the district's schools generally perform above the state average on assessments, there are some areas for improvement, such as in MAP/Mathematics for 7th and 8th grades at T.S. Hill Middle. Additionally, the district has a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.36% at Dexter High to 57.59% at Southwest Elementary, suggesting potential socioeconomic challenges that may impact student learning and achievement. The district also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 8.1% across all schools, which may be an area for further attention and intervention.
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