Dexter School

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Dexter School is an elementary school located in Cordova, Tennessee, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 1,513 students. The school is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dexter School consistently underperforms the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels on the TNReady assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, only 14.7% of Dexter students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 39.7% statewide and 20% for the Memphis-Shelby County district. The school's performance is particularly low in English Language Arts and Science as well. Dexter School's performance is especially weak for its African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education student subgroups, ranking in the bottom half or quarter of Tennessee elementary schools for these groups.

While the nearby schools in the Memphis-Shelby County district, such as Cordova Elementary, Richland Elementary, and Kate Bond Elementary, generally outperform Dexter School, the schools in the Bartlett district, such as Oak Elementary and Altruria Elementary, significantly outperform Dexter School and the Memphis-Shelby County district, with proficiency rates well above the state averages.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 7105 Dexter RD
       Cordova, TN  38016


(901) 416-0355

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
883rd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  1,513

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.7%
Hispanic:
17.4%
White:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.3% Help


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Compare Details Dexter School ranks worse than 86.7% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.06. (See more...)
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Compare Details Dexter School ranks worse than 80.2% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.64. (See more...)
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Dexter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dexter School 883rd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Dexter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Dexter School 471st of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Dexter School in the ranking list.)

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis-Shelby County Schools 135th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dexter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Dexter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.44 774th 997 22.4%
2019 30.57 705th 985 28.4%
2021 12.65 873rd 983 11.2%
2022 16.33 858th 1000 14.2%
2023 12.26 926th 1020 9.2%
2024 16.06 883rd 1018 13.3%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Dexter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.76 64th 101 36.6%
2022 32.38 123rd 165 25.5%
2023 39.73 99th 164 39.6%
2024 54.23 56th 178 68.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Dexter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.12 504th 528 4.5%
2024 19.87 541st 582 7.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dexter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.02 516th 877 41.2%
2019 49.95 373rd 821 54.6%
2021 15.42 773rd 823 6.1%
2022 17.59 792nd 858 7.7%
2023 17.81 782nd 865 9.6%
2024 22.25 737th 853 13.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Dexter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.74 726th 926 21.6%
2021 16.22 805th 945 14.8%
2022 21.98 772nd 975 20.8%
2023 14.36 888th 989 10.2%
2024 13.92 886th 990 10.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Dexter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.17 600th 916 34.5%
2021 10.53 870th 941 7.5%
2022 10.58 925th 980 5.6%
2023 10.88 929th 987 5.9%
2024 19.09 835th 991 15.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Dexter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.04 243rd 450 46.0%
2019 49.79 164th 404 59.4%
2021 20.37 362nd 411 11.9%
2022 27.41 351st 483 27.3%
2023 20.33 426th 500 14.8%
2024 26.19 372nd 498 25.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Dexter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.05 185th 319 42.0%
2019 55.92 73rd 250 70.8%
2021 45.97 152nd 324 53.1%
2022 37.95 222nd 363 38.8%
2023 29.71 292nd 387 24.5%
2024 41.26 245th 415 41.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Dexter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.52 420th 841 50.1%
2019 20.08 714th 812 12.1%
2021 15.78 789th 844 6.5%
2023 41.67 489th 852 42.6%
2024 34.31 572nd 847 32.5%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dexter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Dexter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.92 504th 594 15.2%
2024 20.64 471st 587 19.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Dexter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.53 13th 73 82.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dexter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.21 422nd 514 17.9%
2024 28.14 382nd 510 25.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Dexter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.18 473rd 560 15.5%
2024 23.46 435th 554 21.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Dexter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.18 489th 557 12.2%
2024 19.08 464th 560 17.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Dexter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.42 228th 316 27.8%
2024 26.55 233rd 318 26.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Dexter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.80 181st 285 36.5%
2024 46.17 142nd 285 50.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Dexter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.69 396th 504 21.4%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Dexter School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Dexter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 148 314 32 127 0 0 19 0 640
2015 145 409 27 144 0 0 39 0 764
2016 119 449 33 157 0 0 47 0 805
2017 119 606 31 167 3 2 51 0 979
2018 113 594 20 157 1 2 40 0 927
2019 111 627 19 136 1 2 42 0 938
2020 90 618 15 149 0 3 27 0 902
2021 71 611 13 150 0 2 37 0 884
2022 70 579 13 142 0 2 25 0 831
2023 116 1040 20 263 1 1 72 0 1513

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dexter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 640 44.8 14.2 56.9
2015 764 47.0 16.2 53.7
2016 805 56.0 14.3 75.3
2017 979 57.1 17.1 n/a
2018 927 56.4 16.4 n/a
2019 938 60.9 15.4 n/a
2020 902 50.0 18.0 n/a
2021 884 53.0 16.6 n/a
2022 831 57.0 14.5 n/a
2023 1513 80.3 18.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dexter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 640 44.8 14.2 56.9
2015 764 47.0 16.2 53.7
2016 805 56.0 14.3 75.3
2017 979 57.1 17.1 n/a
2018 927 56.4 16.4 n/a
2019 938 60.9 15.4 n/a
2020 902 50.0 18.0 n/a
2021 884 53.0 16.6 n/a
2022 831 57.0 14.5 n/a
2023 1513 80.3 18.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dexter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,006 (9.0%) $9,447 (84.2%) $11,218
2020 $891 (7.9%) $9,820 (86.6%) $11,343
2021 $1,278 (11.8%) $9,008 (83.2%) $10,833
2022 $2,549 (18.7%) $10,314 (75.8%) $13,610
2023 $2,496 (19.8%) $9,355 (74.2%) $12,604

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dexter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 705th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 926th of 1020 Elementary schools
 19.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dexter School)30.417.5
 12.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)33.323.1
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dexter School)27.524.2
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)22.824
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dexter School)29.26.7
 22.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)34.723
 11.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dexter School)24.323.2
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)24.227.2
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dexter School)40.19.7
 30.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)32.617.3
 15.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dexter School)23.415.1
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)23.119.5
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Dexter School)33.19.3
 23.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)27.217
 10.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dexter School)25.116.6
 8.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)20.620.7
 0.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9381513
 61.3%
African American6271040
 65.9%
American Indian11
Asian1920
 5.3%
Hispanic136263
 93.4%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White111116
 4.5%
Two or More Races4272
 71.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,513 students attended Dexter School.

Students at Dexter School are 69% African American, 17% Hispanic, 8% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Dexter School ranks in the bottom 13.3% of Tennessee elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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