Dexter High School vs. Puxico High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dexter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Puxico High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 553 students in grades 9-12, Dexter High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 191 students in grades 9-12, Puxico High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
553 students
191 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#381 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#624 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
147
56
Grade 10 Students
130
55
Grade 11 Students
128
40
Grade 12 Students
148
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
1%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
91%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%