Serving 18 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dexter Alternative School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
The diversity score of Dexter Alternative School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dexter Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Dexter Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dexter Alternative School?
18 students attend Dexter Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Dexter Alternative School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dexter Alternative School?
Dexter Alternative School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dexter Alternative School offer ?
Dexter Alternative School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dexter Alternative School part of?
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