Dexter Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,364 students in Dexter Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Dexter Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Dexter Community School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
37 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
124 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
40 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
3,074 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
92%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
80 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
287
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
248
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
225
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
218
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
236
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
275
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
238
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
252
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
253
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
276
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
285
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
285
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
286
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,294 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,085 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Dexter Community School District?
Dexter Community School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,364 students.
What is the rank of Dexter Community School District?
Dexter Community School District is ranked #41 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dexter Community School District?
92% of Dexter Community School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dexter Community School District?
Dexter Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Dexter Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,085 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,364 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 1% in MI)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 65% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
