Summary:
The Dexter school district in Kansas consists of two schools - Dexter High and Dexter Elementary. Based on the available data, Dexter Elementary appears to be the standout school in the district, consistently performing at a high level and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Dexter Elementary is ranked 49th out of 653 Kansas elementary schools and has strong academic performance, with 60.33% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 67.24% proficient or better in Mathematics. In contrast, Dexter High School has a more mixed performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 62nd and 163rd over the past few years and uneven test scores, particularly in Math and Science.
While Dexter High spends more per student at $13,038 compared to Dexter Elementary's $10,737, this higher spending does not appear to be translating into consistently stronger academic outcomes. Additionally, Dexter Elementary serves a higher proportion of students from low-income families, with a 55.81% free/reduced lunch rate compared to Dexter High's 40.52%.
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