Summary:
The city of Dexter, Kansas has two schools serving students - Dexter High and Dexter Elementary. Based on the available data, Dexter Elementary emerges as the standout performer in the district, consistently ranking among the top 50 elementary schools in the state of Kansas.
Dexter Elementary boasts impressive test scores, with 60.33% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 67.24% proficient or better in Mathematics across all grades. The school outperforms the state averages in both subjects and maintains a lower student-teacher ratio of 16.9 compared to 10.7 at Dexter High. In contrast, Dexter High School has seen more fluctuations in its statewide ranking, which has ranged from 62nd to 163rd place over the past few years, despite being ranked 60th out of 266 districts in Kansas and holding a 4-star rating.
While Dexter High spends more per student at $13,038 compared to Dexter Elementary's $10,737, the elementary school serves a higher percentage of students from low-income families, with 55.81% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 40.52% at the high school. This disparity may warrant further investigation to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities across the Dexter school district.
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